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WF54 VUG

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,588 mi
Last recorded99,588 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes go behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front body mounting holed and corroded

all body cross members rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2025 99,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes go behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front body mounting holed and corroded

all body cross members rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 92,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Front body mount corroed

Offside Front body mount corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,933 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch flashing all the time (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,523 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,150 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 73,950 miles

Front lower panel corroded but not a structural item.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,949 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,201 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,047 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 55,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,375 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 41,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,094 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,441 miles

Brake pads not visible to examinr

Drivers door mirror held in with tape but servicable

F/N/S Tyre low pressure at start of test

F/N/S outer and inner edges wearing

Fail 13 Sep 2007 12,441 miles

Brake pads not visible to examinr

Drivers door mirror held in with tape but servicable

F/N/S Tyre low pressure at start of test

F/N/S outer and inner edges wearing

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)

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 VUG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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