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WL04 NWT

2004 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

175,596 mi
Last recorded175,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 NWT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 175,596 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2025 175,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 170,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 170,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, within 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, within 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 164,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 159,945 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 159,943 miles

Central Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,856 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 158,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 158,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from lsv to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,168 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 153,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wire wrapped around torsion bar (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 143,477 miles

Corrosion noted to chassis

Front cross member under radiator noted to be corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 143,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - rear spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - rear spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion noted to chassis

Front cross member under radiator noted to be corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 134,233 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Surface corrosion noted on chassis

Fail 22 Nov 2017 134,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Surface corrosion noted on chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2016 125,537 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 125,532 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,173 miles

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

both front outer c.v.gaiters deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,405 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,151 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,672 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,672 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to see condition of front brake pads.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,835 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 63,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,467 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

l/h rear s/absorber damp with fluid

oil on gear box

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,287 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 NWT is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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