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WL04 NYA

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2025

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,651 miles

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

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

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

extensive welding repairs carried out to chassis, weekend.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,651 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working high view stop lamp. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outriger. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear anchorage chassis area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember body area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock anchorage area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear anchorage center cross member area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis corroded and weekend trough out o/s and n/s.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,620 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle under side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,616 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,234 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,600 miles

Both chassis rails from centre to rear of vehicle have heavy surface corrosion

Both rear shock absorber upper covers/casings are corroded

Offside front shock absorber upper cover/casing corroded

Spare wheel carrier crossmember is excessiely corroded at chassis attachment area

Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,595 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Both chassis rails from centre to rear of vehicle have heavy surface corrosion

Both rear shock absorber upper covers/casings are corroded

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

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

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

Offside front shock absorber upper cover/casing corroded

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

Spare wheel carrier crossmember is excessiely corroded at chassis attachment area

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,193 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are worn thin on outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are worn thin on outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,747 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,133 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,943 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,658 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,925 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,925 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,129 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 NYA 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 NYA, 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 NYA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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