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WF54 FZE

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 FZE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 87,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 83,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 REAR WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 83,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 REAR WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 79,177 miles

Front Body not fully secure both otter mounts getting rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure be hide wheel getting rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 79,177 miles

Front Body not fully secure both otter mounts getting rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure be hide wheel getting rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,178 miles

Central Front Lower OFF SIDE BODY MONT GETTING RUSTY IN FLOOR

Offside Front BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTY

Rear PROP SHAFT UJ GETTING WORN

Fail 1 Jun 2023 75,178 miles

Central Front Lower OFF SIDE BODY MONT GETTING RUSTY IN FLOOR

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTY

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear PROP SHAFT UJ GETTING WORN

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,020 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 72,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,503 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,041 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,155 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,841 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,296 miles

front tyres worn on outside

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,921 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,921 miles

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,610 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,907 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 FZE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey 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 WF54 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

WF54 FZE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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