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WF54 KUW

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 KUW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,331 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 97,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 91,152 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front leveling unit can't be checked

Underside corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 80,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Underside corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front leveling unit can't be checked

Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,209 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rigid brake pipe ferrules corroded away on brake load compensator (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hangar mounting/chassis leg holed (Inside chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank guard heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/suspension arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around spring hangers and mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear ends of chassis legs corroded (thin) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,499 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and brake pipe nuts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn electric socket badly corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,940 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember corroded by steering box mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and brake pipe nuts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn electric socket badly corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,873 miles

slight deterioration in both front brake pipes

slight deterioration in exhaust system

slight deterioration in rear shock absorber covers

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,274 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 65,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,306 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion in fuel tank rear mounting bracket

front right fog light broken

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,484 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on fuel tank rear mounting bracket

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,571 miles

O/S/F diff oil seal slightly leaking

Rear fuel tank mounting corroded

Unable to inspect all brake lines due to being hidden by the fuel tank

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 58,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

O/S/F diff oil seal slightly leaking

Rear fuel tank mounting corroded

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 55,399 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,187 miles

o/s/front fog light lens missing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,337 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,562 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 KUW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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