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WL53 OAN

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,979 mi
Last recorded105,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have perished sidewalls

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under Vehicle chassis brake components Black undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp unit Not secure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bottom Mount Missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Under Vehicle chassis brake components Black undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 86,659 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 80,744 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 80,652 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 73,422 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 68,565 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,162 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 60,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 60,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 60,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,715 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,715 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,848 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)

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 OAN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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