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WD04 LMF

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 LMF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus sidewall splits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light flashing

o/s front body mount starting to corrode

rear end chassis rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus sidewall splits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light flashing

o/s front body mount starting to corrode

rear end chassis rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrosion

glow plug light on

rear end rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2025 64,763 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/75/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body corrosion

glow plug light on

rear end rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,705 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

glow plug light on

rear body corrosion/damage

rear end rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2024 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis/tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank seams corroded

glow plug light on

rear body corrosion

rear end rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,050 miles

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

chassis rusty

damage to rear end

fuel tank lip corroded

glow plug light on

o/s of center crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

damage to n/s rear

glow plug light

o/s front body mount starting to corrode

rear underneath rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

center crossmember corroded

damage to n/s/r

front tyres perishing on sidewalls

fuel tank lip corroded

glow plug light flashing

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,223 miles

Front front of fuel tank seam corroding away

Offside Rear front springer hanger nut corroding away

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,222 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both sides of front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front of fuel tank seam corroding away

Offside Rear front springer hanger nut corroding away

Offside centre cross member starting to corrode

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,472 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,382 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,995 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 52,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes in and out of rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,307 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,307 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,392 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,185 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,185 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,400 miles

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

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

center bracket broken

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

center bracket broken

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,973 miles

slight pitting of front discs

slight sidewall cracks of front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,575 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WD04 LMF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WD04 LMF, 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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WD04 LMF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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