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WL54 HTF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,394 mi
Last recorded143,394 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HTF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 143,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,448 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding incomplete and repair metal not of same thickness (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding incomplete and repair metal not of same thickness (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected welding incomplete (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected welding incomplete (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 139,438 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From centre pipe to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper/wheelarch trim snapped off and sharp pieces are remaining on car (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Hole cut in wing leaving a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded by rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded by rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure Spot light wiring behind cab (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber split on one side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Crossmember/radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring rolled up and dangling above the exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from load bias valve to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,792 miles

Body corrosion around body mountings

Nearside Front Inner wing rotted through but not structural

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

Rear Chassis corroded but not within 30cm

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 134,787 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body corrosion around body mountings

Nearside Front Inner wing rotted through but not structural

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

Rear Chassis corroded but not within 30cm

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 120,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 114,291 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 114,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,586 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2008 24,772 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 HTF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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