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WL04 NWZ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 NWZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,359 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,280 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mid exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 79,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,109 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

general corrosion rear chassis

Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,107 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower front panel inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member above spare wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

general corrosion rear chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,045 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake cable guide deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket deteriorated

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,504 miles

near side rear leaf spring slightly out of align

slight corrosion rear chassis

Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,403 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear leaf spring slightly out of align

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,211 miles

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 Jul 2011 41,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,154 miles

condition of exhaust main silencer mounting bracket

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,236 miles

Oil leak

intermitant ABS fault

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 NWZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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