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WL54 HVU

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,686 mi
Last recorded120,686 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,686 miles

Front cross member repaired and heavily undersealed

Nearside Front floor repair heavily undersealed

Offside Front foor repair heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2022 120,686 miles

Front cross member repaired and heavily undersealed

Nearside Front floor repair heavily undersealed

Offside Front foor repair heavily undersealed

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,942 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,912 miles

Nearside Front outer panel starting to corrode

fuel tank guard corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,338 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 102,332 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,494 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,488 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,986 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 28 Nov 2016 80,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,532 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,474 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,302 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,108 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,784 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 398,431 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 HVU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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