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WL54 HRN

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

118,499 mi
Last recorded118,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,499 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 118,499 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,441 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to routing over fuel tank

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,441 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to routing over fuel tank

Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to routing above fuel tank

Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,024 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to routing above fuel tank

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,449 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly rusty at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter to rear axle flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 105,449 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly rusty at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter to rear axle flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,010 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 100,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 83,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes above fuel tank due to routing

Fail 19 May 2016 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner mountings (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes above fuel tank due to routing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,517 miles

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 28 May 2015 79,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,888 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 76,835 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 71,133 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 71,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,649 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HRN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

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

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The MOT history for WL54 HRN shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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