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WL04 LGF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,650 mi
Last recorded155,650 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 LGF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2022 155,650 miles

All underbody and components covered in underseal

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

General body has slight corrosion

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both bed legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 149,925 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 127,898 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 127,898 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 117,983 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 117,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 106,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 106,206 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 93,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2015 93,177 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,978 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,388 miles

rear no plate poor condition but can still b read.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,889 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate but still readable.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,924 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,759 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 LGF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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