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WL04 EEX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushs (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushs (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 by tank (3.6.B.2c)

body generally corroded

ex bracket corroded away

Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/ab areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valve mount areas (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/ab areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushs (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushs (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 by tank (3.6.B.2c)

body generally corroded

ex bracket corroded away

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,575 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,575 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,151 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,068 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,122 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,562 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 EEX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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