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WF04 WXA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,743 mi
Last recorded148,743 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 148,743 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 148,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,634 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

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))

Rear under side corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 141,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,968 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and brake load valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 135,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 124,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 118,426 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,454 miles

front o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 113,452 miles

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

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

front o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,101 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,470 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,470 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust box retaining strap corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust box retaining strap corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 63,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 39,544 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,043 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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WF04 WXA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXA, 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 WF04 WXA registered?

WF04 WXA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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