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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside covered in used old oil (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various steering component's have slight
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various steering component's have slight
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support mounting area very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support mounting area very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis and suspension corroding
Chassis corroding
N/S HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATING
Offside Front body mounting corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front cross member corroded
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis and suspension corroding
Chassis corroding
Engine oil low
N/S HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATING
Offside Front body mounting corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Water in o/s front side light
front cross member corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front body mounting corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front cross member corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front body mounting corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
all underside covered in wax oil
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
all underside covered in wax oil
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body underside corroded
exhaust system corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body underside corroded
exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak Rear diff seal ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underside corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/70/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Rear diff seal ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underside corroded
Chassis starting to corrode
Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorting
N/S rear tyre perishing between treads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
all metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front cross member has some slight corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
both front tread depths low
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
both front tread depths low
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WL04 LHC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 May 2004.
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