MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear leaf springs slight splay
fuel tank mounts slightly corroded
o/s/r lens damaged not showing white
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear leaf springs slight splay
fuel tank mounts slightly corroded
o/s/r lens damaged not showing white
Emissions not tested not able to insert smoke probe as tail pipe is missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears /pipes from comp valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis corroded near fuel tank
front brake have imbalance
fuel tank brackets/ mounts corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis corrroded
rear of fuel tank mounting heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside/nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis corrroded
rear of fuel tank mounting heavily corroded
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()
chassis corroded mainly rear
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside/nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside/nearside (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()
chassis corroded mainly rear
Nearside Front brake fouling on lock to lock bracket detached !!!!
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chaffing on steering rack, mounting broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Bump stop missing
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
No rear seats fitted, unable to fully check seat belts
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Slight brake binding
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Slight brake binding
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear All rear metal suspension corroded.
Rear Both drivers and passengers chassis rails corroded front to rear.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear metal brake pipes into rear load valve corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear crossmember corroded.
Rear All rear metal suspension corroded.
Rear Both drivers and passengers chassis rails corroded front to rear.
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear metal brake pipes into rear load valve corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear crossmember corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust rear box bracket broken. system still adequately supported
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rear box bracket broken. system still adequately supported
rear tyres close to limit + n/s/f tyre worn on edge
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BP53 WEX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP53 WEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BP53 WEX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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