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WL04 LHC

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 102,460 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 102,402 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 101,132 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 101,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,154 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 99,154 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2023 92,335 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 92,329 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 86,765 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 86,764 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 75,962 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

all underside covered in wax oil

Fail 27 Jun 2020 75,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,509 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,509 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 72,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 70,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,081 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,936 miles

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

front cross member has some slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2011 47,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,944 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 May 2008 26,642 miles

both front tread depths low

Fail 20 May 2008 26,642 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front tread depths low

Pass 22 May 2007 22,045 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 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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