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WF54 SSV

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

182,144 mi
Last recorded182,144 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 182,144 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 182,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mount areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 176,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 176,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 173,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 173,121 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by the load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember both ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible all u bolts insecure, o/s leaf spring misaligned (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the front of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 162,462 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 162,462 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,067 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 156,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,218 miles

exhaust bracket/strap broken

Fail 4 Dec 2018 144,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust bracket/strap broken

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,419 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,419 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,359 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,594 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,238 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,238 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,037 miles

Front brakes close to imbalance limit

Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 60,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,908 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 SSV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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