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WG04 BTZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,684 mi
Last recorded153,684 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 153,684 miles

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding (Advise attention

both rear wheel bearings have some play

fuel tank and mountings corroding

metal brake pipes on rear axle corroding (Advise attention

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear chasses and cross members corroding

Fail 7 Oct 2019 153,684 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever sized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding (Advise attention

both rear wheel bearings have some play

fuel tank and mountings corroding

metal brake pipes on rear axle corroding (Advise attention

metal fuel pipes corroding

rear chasses and cross members corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,867 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing and cracking

both rear chasses legs corroding

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding (Borderline

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding (Borderline

Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,867 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front outer cv boots perishing and cracking

both rear chasses legs corroding

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding (Borderline

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding (Borderline

Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,762 miles

both rear wheel bearings have some play

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

o/s/f indicator fading to white light

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear transverse metal brake pipe (on axle) corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2017 136,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear wheel bearings have some play

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

o/s/f indicator fading to white light

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear transverse metal brake pipe (on axle) corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,795 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

o/s/f brake has some oscillation

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 127,795 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

o/s/f brake has some oscillation

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,561 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

corrosion to both rear shock absorber casings and rear brake pipe

Fail 13 Oct 2015 119,522 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing thin

corrosion to both rear shock absorber casings and rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 110,560 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,705 miles

corrosion in front and rear suspension, chassis cand rear metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,705 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in front and rear suspension, chassis cand rear metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2012 92,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Oct 2011 88,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Oct 2010 82,673 miles

Spare tyre defective

oil level low, topped up prior to test

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2009 77,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 72,719 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front spotlamp lens missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,320 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 67,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BTZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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