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WL04 LFZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,438 mi
Last recorded194,438 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 LFZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 194,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 194,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn At Diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 192,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 190,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has been sprayed with waiste oil underneath

Fail 19 Jun 2021 190,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has been sprayed with waiste oil underneath

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2020 187,944 miles

Chassie has corrosion all over but no visable signs of holes

Pass 7 Jun 2018 173,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 168,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 155,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,561 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,162 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 142,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 122,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 122,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 107,326 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 107,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,529 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 72,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,920 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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 LFZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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