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WF04 JBY

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,861 mi
Last recorded163,861 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 JBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 163,861 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

butt panel corroded

off side and nearside front floor pans corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 163,861 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

butt panel corroded

off side and nearside front floor pans corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 162,768 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear butt hinge panel corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 161,293 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 160,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Forward most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Load valve mounting area corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Forward most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 157,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering idler arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by upper shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Forward most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Load valve mounting area corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Forward most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,760 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valve stems. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 151,760 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valve stems. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,172 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 146,172 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 139,972 miles

Front driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2016 139,970 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,730 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 123,130 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 114,806 miles

Front link rod bushes perishing

Front wipers smearing

Rear fog light damaged

Rear tyres just starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,785 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 101,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,270 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY & PITTED ( RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT )

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW OUTER EDGES

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,850 miles

FRONT DISC RUSTY & PITTED INNER & OUTER EDGES

N/S/R LAMP CRACKED

OIL LEAK O/S/F DIFF SEAL

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disc rusty & ridged inner edges

o/s headlight adjustment on limit

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,647 miles

front no plate delaminating

l/h rear light lense cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lt lenses cracked

both rear tyres 3mm

front no plate delaminating

rubbing from r/h rear wheel when rotated

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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WF04 JBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF04 JBY, 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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WF04 JBY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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