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WL04 SFU

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 SFU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 124,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front mounting of rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring saddle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 121,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded and incomplete. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded and incomplete. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded L/H pipe on load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe on load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,793 miles

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 load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 112,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit additive and road test (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,694 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,598 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both little to no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside steering idler has play

Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,598 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both little to no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside steering idler has play

Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,714 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,331 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,666 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,666 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,698 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 24 Feb 2011 54,126 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,338 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,782 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,111 miles

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

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)

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 SFU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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