MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
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)
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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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