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WL54 BBK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 BBK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 91,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,993 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jan 2024 89,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between load valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,625 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 87,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,467 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to perish/crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 84,467 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides starting to perish/crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,415 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front water in position lamp

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,187 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,425 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working on both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low possible mounts broken on headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,779 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion cross member radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,192 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 18,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WL54 BBK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WL54 BBK, 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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WL54 BBK is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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