MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,255 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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
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
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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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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