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WK04 HKJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,098 mi
Last recorded117,098 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,098 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cab body corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 115,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box drop arm seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 112,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,793 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 109,793 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 100,256 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 90,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,175 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Engine V-belt noise

Rear exhaust section mount corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 84,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Engine V-belt noise

Rear exhaust section mount corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,109 miles

Front prop shaft rear U J worn

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Dec 2015 81,105 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member by both front body mounts also within 30cm of steering mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front prop shaft rear U J worn

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,997 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,997 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,694 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,685 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 17,474 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,474 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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WK04 HKJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WK04 HKJ, 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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WK04 HKJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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