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WK04 ZSJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,926 mi
Last recorded198,926 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 ZSJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 198,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 196,504 miles

no passenger seat fitted at time of test.....differential appears to leak...noted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 196,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no passenger seat fitted at time of test.....differential appears to leak...noted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 189,918 miles

heater plag light on all time. fan belts noisey. exhaust corroded. rear coil springs corroded. rear boot handel broken. very slight play in both front wheel bearing. n s rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 189,918 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heater plag light on all time. fan belts noisey. exhaust corroded. rear coil springs corroded. rear boot handel broken. very slight play in both front wheel bearing. n s rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 181,693 miles

heater plug light flashing / dip stick top broken / cut in o/s/f tyre wall / o/s/r tyre tread low with cuts in tread / rear shockers damp and weak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 181,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heater plug light flashing / dip stick top broken / cut in o/s/f tyre wall / o/s/r tyre tread low with cuts in tread / rear shockers damp and weak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 171,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 171,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,704 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 130,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZSJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZSJ, 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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What year was WK04 ZSJ registered?

WK04 ZSJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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