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WL04 EBA

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 EBA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 68,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper corroded and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 64,147 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,936 miles

Chassis has light corrosion all over

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,936 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Chassis has light corrosion all over

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 58,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,496 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,425 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,606 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 54,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,475 miles

General Corrosion

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 52,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General Corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,462 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,944 miles

Front suspension corroded all suspension. Rear brake pipes slighty corroded. Rear suspension corroded. Front xmember corroded (bolted on)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,944 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension corroded all suspension. Rear brake pipes slighty corroded. Rear suspension corroded. Front xmember corroded (bolted on)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,979 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,102 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2010 25,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,883 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,895 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 20,895 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,604 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Slight pitting on front brake brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,579 miles

Front brake pads worn

Wipers deteriorating

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 EBA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WL04 EBA, 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 EBA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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