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EG04 WHE

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 WHE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,786 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 84,761 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 78,816 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 78,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,192 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure EXHAUST PIPE MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 64,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,211 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 May 2018 56,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,151 miles

Nearside Rear lights repaired with tape

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear lights repaired with tape

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,115 miles

both rear light lens damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,890 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Offside Rear Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

rear brakes not fully checket as drum brakes fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,299 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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EG04 WHE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EG04 WHE, 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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What year was EG04 WHE registered?

EG04 WHE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is EG04 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 WHE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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