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WL04 BTY

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,829 mi
Last recorded190,829 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 BTY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 190,829 miles

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

Front & Rear brake application uneven

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake noisy when rotated

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

oil leak/s

Pass 23 Sep 2016 178,976 miles

Crack in lower windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower windscreen cracked,not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,286 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corrode at front

Fail 18 Sep 2013 136,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corrode at front

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,649 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 126,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 121,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 121,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,632 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

nsf tyre feathering on outside edge

osf tyre feathering on inside edge

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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WL04 BTY is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL04 BTY, 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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WL04 BTY is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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