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SO53 WRL

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,815 mi
Last recorded157,815 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 WRL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 157,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 150,663 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket missing

general under body corrosion

rear differential corroded and holed

Fail 21 Jan 2019 150,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket missing

rear differential corroded and holed

Pass 27 Jan 2018 141,349 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

general corrosion of chassis

Fail 19 Jan 2018 141,227 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at valve securing nuts corroded to excess /both (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexi securing nuts corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed at shock/spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

general corrosion of chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,626 miles

Exhaust bracket missing ( system still secure )

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,964 miles

general chassis corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,873 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 111,893 miles

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

c enter exhaust hanger bracket broken

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,693 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 102,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 95,123 miles

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,950 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 84,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,118 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,047 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 44,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,106 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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SO53 WRL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SO53 WRL, 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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SO53 WRL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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