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WD53 LKZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 LKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 140,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 134,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 134,207 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 113,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,832 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,176 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,228 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,458 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,657 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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WD53 LKZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WD53 LKZ, 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 WD53 LKZ registered?

WD53 LKZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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