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WL04 BWD

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,215 mi
Last recorded113,215 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 BWD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,215 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 113,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen removed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 85,902 miles

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

chassis surface rust

Fail 4 Mar 2021 85,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

chassis surface rust

n/s drive shaft nut not pinned o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,199 miles

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

chassis rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2019 78,109 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,379 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 76,372 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,839 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,611 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f light lens cracked

rear fog damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,208 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 32,208 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 28,200 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 28,200 miles

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

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

n/s/r ABS wire insecure

o/s/r ABS wire missing

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 BWD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WL04 BWD, 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 BWD is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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