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WL54 FXB

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 FXB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 138,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 129,561 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 129,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 118,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 108,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,311 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 98,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,490 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 FXB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FXB, 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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What year was WL54 FXB registered?

WL54 FXB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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