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BP53 WEX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,299 mi
Last recorded130,299 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WEX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,299 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 130,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 130,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,150 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 100,161 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 100,161 miles

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 !!!!

Fail 23 Apr 2019 100,143 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake binding

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,544 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,734 miles

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.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,734 miles

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.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,859 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 77,752 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,471 miles

Exhaust rear box bracket broken. system still adequately supported

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 68,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,215 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,113 miles

rear tyres close to limit + n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,680 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,365 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,978 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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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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