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WL04 EFU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,809 mi
Last recorded107,809 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 107,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 107,809 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,933 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 104,933 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 102,149 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 102,149 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 100,358 miles

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

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Fail 11 May 2016 100,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,305 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 95,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 95,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,545 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,257 miles

off side front brake binding slighty advise.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,746 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 EFU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL04 EFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WL04 EFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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