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WG04 BJU

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,951 mi
Last recorded181,951 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 BJU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 181,951 miles

rear chassis slightly rusty

Pass 14 May 2022 177,091 miles

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

chassis rusty

Fail 6 May 2022 177,080 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis rusty

Pass 25 May 2021 169,747 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 168,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 160,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 146,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,813 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 137,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 125,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 125,442 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,175 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 15 Jan 2010 106,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,796 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 88,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,251 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)

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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WG04 BJU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WG04 BJU, 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 WG04 BJU registered?

WG04 BJU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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