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WL54 HRO

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HRO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 134,559 miles

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

Body component insecure rear pickup body crossmembers at mounts fractured (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,918 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 126,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,327 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 113,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,459 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,459 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play idler balljoint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel tank insecure corrosion (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front bump stops missing

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in side wall

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

both front body mounts corroded

corrosion n/s/r behind wheel

rear prop, center uj failed

spare tyre missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front crossmember corroded

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f interior door handle missing, but still able to open door

rear fuel tank mount corroded

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front crossmember corroded

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f interior door handle missing, but still able to open door

rear fuel tank mount corroded

rear shock absorber covers corroded

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,229 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front fog lamps damaged

n\s wiper blade split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front fog lamps damaged

n\s wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,184 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front fog lens missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front fog lens missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorber protective covers corroded

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorber protective covers corroded

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,009 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,382 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,010 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 HRO is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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