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WL04 JOV

2004 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 JOV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,707 miles

Rear chassis heavily undersealed

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 97,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 88,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,975 miles

condition of rear shockabsorbers

Fail 16 May 2016 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of rear shockabsorbers

Pass 19 May 2015 75,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 75,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 68,689 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 8 May 2013 61,937 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 61,937 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 54,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 45,109 miles

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

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 19 May 2010 35,521 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 35,521 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 25,791 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 25,791 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 May 2008 19,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,719 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 JOV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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