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WJ54 XGR

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 XGR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,870 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drop arm ()

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

support bar across starting to corrode

Fail 13 Feb 2026 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drop arm ()

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

support bar across starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe out of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,074 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,034 miles

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

Offside Front front slam panel corroded under radiator

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 87,974 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front front slam panel corroded under radiator

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,648 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 79,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,492 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,108 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,856 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,664 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 XGR is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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