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WK54 YCJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-membre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose support bracket missing

Spare tyre defective flat & different size to road tyres ()

Fail 11 May 2023 95,032 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won't release when held under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by position light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won't release when held under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar attachment insecure 2 x mounting bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/70x15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-membre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose support bracket missing

Spare tyre defective flat & different size to road tyres ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 94,939 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,963 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective strap broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,963 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective strap broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,514 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,762 miles

Central Lower Brake lever not releasing correctly parking brake spring broken (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s 4 leaf spring bracket clips corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 84,762 miles

Central Lower Brake lever not releasing correctly parking brake spring broken (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low reclipped (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s 4 leaf spring bracket clips corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,509 miles

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 82,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working two n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps two (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,722 miles

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear lamp damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,717 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear lamp damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,272 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,031 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,059 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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WK54 YCJ 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 66.7%.

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 WK54 YCJ, 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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WK54 YCJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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