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BP53 WFH

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WFH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 141,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,493 miles

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

the exhaust rear box strap corroded and broken

the osf wing corroded but not holed

the steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2014 138,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

the exhaust rear box strap corroded and broken

the osf wing corroded but not holed

the steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2014 138,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Advise nearside front plastic wing liner insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2013 129,382 miles

drivers seat back worn to metal

Fail 11 Feb 2013 129,374 miles

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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat back worn to metal

Pass 23 Jan 2012 120,283 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 120,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,457 miles

vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,281 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Vehicle presented in dirty condition recommend clean before next inspection

front tyres wearing on edges recommend keep check on

Fail 26 Jan 2010 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Vehicle presented in dirty condition recommend clean before next inspection

front tyres wearing on edges recommend keep check on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 77,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WFH is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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