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WL04 LKC

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,968 mi
Last recorded132,968 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over mainly front floors both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis under sealed but peeling and heavy corrosion visible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 132,659 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 132,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 132,427 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 130,670 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp flickers when initially turned on

aftermarket hid kit fitted

underbody dry and scabby in areas

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 114,817 miles

Under tray fitted. Rear seat compartment loaded

Fail 17 May 2017 114,817 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted. Rear seat compartment loaded

Pass 9 May 2016 107,614 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 99,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 89,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 79,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 56,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 48,323 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 44,756 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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 6 Jun 2007 37,246 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 37,239 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2007 37,034 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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 LKC is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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