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WL54 HWV

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,569 mi
Last recorded96,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HWV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,569 miles

corrosion in nearside rear body wheel arch area

Pass 12 Oct 2024 95,495 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 95,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,290 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 94,283 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,846 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,932 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 66,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,555 miles

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

no plates incorrectly spaced

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,745 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,712 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,712 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 HWV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL54 HWV registered?

WL54 HWV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is WL54 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 HWV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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