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WL04 JSU

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,243 mi
Last recorded120,243 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 JSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,757 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,151 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

prop shaft joint bonded and cable tied together

Fail 7 Mar 2013 84,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

prop shaft joint bonded and cable tied together

Fail 13 Aug 2011 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,927 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,730 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,048 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 31,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 23,922 miles

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

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

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 JSU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

WL04 JSU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is WL04 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 JSU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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