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WF04 YZJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,061 mi
Last recorded156,061 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 156,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 152,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2022 139,699 miles

Both front wing, corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer corrosion to rear lower tubs.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 139,699 miles

Both front wing, corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer corrosion to rear lower tubs.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 139,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,697 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,049 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 85,049 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,231 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 169,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 161,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 137,792 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 137,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 YZJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

WF04 YZJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WF04 YZJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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