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WL04 BVC

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,947 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front body crossmember heavily corroded under radiator

Nearside Front Inner inside wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 98,943 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust system missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low not able to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front body crossmember heavily corroded under radiator

Nearside Front Inner inside wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ALL SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS CHASSIS LEGS ALL CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 97,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ALL SUSPENSION & STEERING COMPONENTS CHASSIS LEGS ALL CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,422 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

central fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively borderline, advise to rectify (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,637 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads look slightly thin....advise to check....

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,570 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,645 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 14,645 miles

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

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 BVC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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