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WF54 ETK

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 ETK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 145,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure from joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at forward spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 144,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner corrosion to wheel arch

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at leaf spring mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,798 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 140,798 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed tail pipe detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,152 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

some corrosion to cross member near fuel tank support bracket

Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,091 miles

corrosion to tow bar

fuel tank mount cross bar corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 137,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to tow bar

fuel tank mount cross bar corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 133,521 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,725 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 127,725 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded away (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight dampness to n/s/r hub area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded away (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight dampness to n/s/r hub area

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 84,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,342 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,298 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 ETK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ETK, 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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WF54 ETK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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