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WJ54 NJE

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

233,685 mi
Last recorded233,685 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 NJE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 233,685 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all fuel pipes heavily corroding.

steering wheel covering very loose.

tailgate heavy corrosion.

various levels of chassis corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at time of test.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 233,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all fuel pipes heavily corroding.

steering wheel covering very loose.

tailgate heavy corrosion.

various levels of chassis corrosion noted,not affecting any testable items at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 220,126 miles

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

fuel pipes rusted

general corrosion underside

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 6 Aug 2019 220,126 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes rusted

general corrosion underside

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 3 Aug 2018 203,670 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 203,670 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 193,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 193,198 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 174,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 174,700 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 153,504 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 153,504 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front fog lamps broken

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

rear fog lamp cable tied on

rear tyres down to wear bars

Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front fog lamps broken

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

rear fog lamp cable tied on

rear tyres down to wear bars

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,037 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,784 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,607 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 9 Aug 2008 30,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,014 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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WJ54 NJE is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ54 NJE, 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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WJ54 NJE is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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