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WL53 OAJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,116 mi
Last recorded162,116 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 162,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 161,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 160,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 159,696 miles

Battery Security

Chassis Corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Irregular Wear

Panel Damage And Corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2017 159,690 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Section Missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Section Misssing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0 mm in patches (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery Security

Chassis Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre Irregular Wear

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

Panel Damage And Corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,074 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Oct 2016 158,025 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Nov 2015 152,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2014 142,146 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 141,829 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 114,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 97,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,771 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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WL53 OAJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WL53 OAJ, 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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WL53 OAJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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