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WL04 GMG

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 GMG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,270 miles

nsr chassis undersealed

osr chassis undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,231 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,353 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,843 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 102,392 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak rear axle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 95,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,720 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,520 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 90,496 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,434 miles

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

towing socket inscure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,072 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN WHEEL ARCH AREA

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT HOSES SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN WHEEL ARCH AREAS

F/R BRAKE PIPE NEAR LOAD VALVE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,531 miles

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 72,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rusty underneath in places.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,965 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 GMG is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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