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WL04 MTF

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 MTF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 155,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 155,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,612 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

condition of front bumper nearside

exhaust security rear

Fail 23 Jan 2019 142,453 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leak from pipe into rear hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

condition of front bumper nearside

exhaust security rear

Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded drivers floor area (3.6.B.2c)

condition of rear shockabsorbers

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 127,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded drivers floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from juction to nearside rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

condition of rear shockabsorbers

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear compensator rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

condition of all shockabsorber casings

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,941 miles

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

brake pedal travel

condition of rear shock absorbers

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,901 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal travel

condition of rear shock absorbers

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slihgt corrossion to chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 39,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 31,004 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 MTF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MTF, 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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What year was WL04 MTF registered?

WL04 MTF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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