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WG04 BKX

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

218,459 mi
Last recorded218,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 BKX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 218,459 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 218,426 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 198,647 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 197,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 193,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 188,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake bind nearside front

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 184,029 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 18 Mar 2014 179,920 miles

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

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

Offside front sidelight dim

Rear seats not in use

Pass 19 Mar 2013 168,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested on road with Tapley meter

damage to windscreen

front cross member rusted and holed near body mounts, not excessive

o/s rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 20 Mar 2012 151,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 134,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 117,730 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Mar 2010 117,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,843 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,631 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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WG04 BKX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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