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WL04 DZV

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 DZV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 92,137 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FADED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched INSECURE BRACKET (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear BRACKET CORRODED (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 90,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis beside fuel tank/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular member- mounting for fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,848 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,311 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroding/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle... diff pinion seal weeping

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,261 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroding/weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front axle... diff pinion seal weeping

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,866 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 83,787 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,078 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside covered in waxoyle throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,375 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,470 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x pipes to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,648 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,918 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 578,620 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,795 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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WL04 DZV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DZV, 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 DZV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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