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WF54 ESG

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,651 mi
Last recorded131,651 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 ESG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 131,651 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 131,642 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front prop rear uv joint worn.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,118 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 112,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,650 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,404 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,679 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,110 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,722 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,285 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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WF54 ESG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WF54 ESG, 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 WF54 ESG registered?

WF54 ESG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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