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WJ54 UML

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,779 mi
Last recorded175,779 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 UML
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 175,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 175,760 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed 30cm of front leaf spring mounting point (behind fuel tank) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake compensator valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front floor rusty

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 166,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f bump stop missing

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 166,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f bump stop missing

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 157,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 157,284 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 143,304 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 143,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 134,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex pipe to lav (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,883 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 76,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,231 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 16 Sep 2010 58,963 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 19 Sep 2009 51,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,770 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 26 Sep 2007 32,433 miles

bolts on gun turrett in rear of wagon loose okay for this test may required attention once drive by on terminal 3 goes down

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 UML is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ54 UML, 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 UML is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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