MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside corroded
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
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
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
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
Exhaust bracket missing ( system still secure )
Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.
general chassis corrosion
chassis corroded
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear tyres low in tread
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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