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WL04 EFP

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 EFP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 117,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r chassis close to upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced intermediate o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s front wings corroded

o/s & n/s rear lower shock absorber bolts loose.

o/s/f bumper corroded

o/s/r quarter panel corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,977 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 113,972 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment idler (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,321 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front 1500-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded

front panel corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,250 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel tank mountings corroded

o/s & n/s front wings corroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

front lower panel corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,609 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front inner (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

front lower panel corroded

fuel tank mounting brackets corroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2018 96,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose bolts broken off mounting plate (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front inner (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

front lower panel corroded

fuel tank mounting brackets corroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

rear axle casing corroded & leaking

rear propshaft universal joint badly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,781 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion upon them.

Exhaust brackets in poor condition

Front and rear chassis has corrosion evident

Front and rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front lower panel is corroded

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 89,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect wrong bulb or round the wrong way (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust brackets in poor condition

Both front lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion upon them.

Front and rear chassis has corrosion evident

Front and rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front lower panel is corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,939 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

front & rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis section corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,939 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

front & rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis section corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,612 miles

chassis corroded

corrosion to brake pipes and flexi furrels

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some deterioration to rear exhaust mount

Fail 21 Nov 2012 59,676 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre 2mm within centre 3/4 tread. less on outer edge

some deterioration to rear exhaust mount

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,789 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,380 miles

front flexible hoses ferrules corroded

lots of surface corrosion underneath and corrosion to major components

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic steering stop caps worn

Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,465 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic steering stop caps worn

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,716 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EFP is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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