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WL54 DVA

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,078 mi
Last recorded167,078 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 DVA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 167,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 167,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 157,615 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 157,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to lmiter valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,360 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 136,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,588 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 123,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,881 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 98,316 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,316 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,426 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,198 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)

crack in front numberplate

front antiroll bar bushes perished but not to excess at present

front tyres starting to perish but not to excess at present

Fail 26 Feb 2010 59,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

crack in front numberplate

front antiroll bar bushes perished but not to excess at present

front tyres starting to perish but not to excess at present

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

surface corrosion underside

truckman top rear window broken

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,161 miles

surface corrosion underside

truckman top rear window broken

Fail 1 Nov 2007 46,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,009 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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WL54 DVA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WL54 DVA, 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 DVA is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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