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WL54 HTN

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,066 mi
Last recorded137,066 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HTN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 137,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,054 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened nearside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch holed under bonnet corroded and holed outside area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body mount slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slight corrosion as they go into top of hoses

chassie and body waxoiled and various welding repairs

Fail 21 Feb 2019 127,267 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front body mount arrows in wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mounting welded not complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ON PICK UP BED FLOOR ABOVE DIESEL TANK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear top shock mounts arrows in wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner arch holed under bonnet corroded and holed outside area

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

both front brake pipes slight corrosion as they go into top of hoses

chassie and body waxoiled and various welding repairs

Fail 26 Jan 2019 127,259 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve under rear tub various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under o/s cab floor (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR AND BOTH SIDE REPEATERS (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting along entire front cross member x2 mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on pick up bed above diesel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along side of diesel tank and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member ( spare wheel cross member ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front leaf spring mounts and up side of diesel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached both rear lower bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear top shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED IN VARIOUS AREAS AND VARIOUS BODY MOUNTS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under cab floor ()

Nearside Front Inner arch under bonnet corroded and holed out side area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake pipes slight corrosion at hoses

both front shock casings in poor condition

both rear brake pipes on axle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,875 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front lower panel corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,870 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth connection (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

child seat fitted at time of test (offside rear)

front lower panel corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,797 miles

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

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

front lower panel corroded

offside front lower shock absorber retaining nut corroded

rear differential corroded leaking oil

Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front lower panel corroded

offside front lower shock absorber retaining nut corroded

rear differential corroded leaking oil

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,153 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,449 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,800 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)

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 HTN is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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