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WL04 ECZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,441 mi
Last recorded190,441 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ECZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 190,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 190,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 177,317 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

condition of rear shockabsorbers

Fail 24 Oct 2019 177,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

condition of rear shockabsorbers

Pass 16 Oct 2018 168,296 miles

Rear Chassis corroding

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 168,296 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached linkage and track rod end (Thread worn?) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Chassis corroding

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 160,052 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 160,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) retaining bracket insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner wishbone bushes play (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,307 miles

Centre Rear propshaft joint rusty /worn

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2016 151,307 miles

Centre Rear propshaft joint rusty /worn

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,783 miles

underside very muddy

Fail 26 Oct 2015 142,783 miles

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

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

underside very muddy

Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 134,461 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 127,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,942 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 124,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,561 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 112,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 95,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,225 miles

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing.

slight damage to outer rim of offside rear wheel.

tyre put to spare below tread depth limit.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,225 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing.

slight damage to outer rim of offside rear wheel.

tyre put to spare below tread depth limit.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,283 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,283 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 ECZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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