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WL04 VWA

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,490 mi
Last recorded83,490 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 VWA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 83,489 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working bot sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,789 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear u/j ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering relay ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,786 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket/clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear u/j ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering relay ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,942 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,545 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,887 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 67,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,222 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 55,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,140 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,121 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 46,121 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,389 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,389 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,619 miles

Nearside 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 VWA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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