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EG04 WLU

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 WLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,467 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 146,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe at cyl end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe at cyl end (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 142,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 142,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 125,542 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 125,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,802 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,110 miles

front fog lights damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,373 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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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