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WL54 JVX

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,072 mi
Last recorded186,072 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 186,072 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due chassis and suspension mountings being in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure multiple fixings from chassis to rear tub corroded to the point the rear tub has high risk of detachment (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From axle to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front mounting area. Chassis splitting open from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front mounting area. Chassis splitting open from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Whole rear chassis has multiple splits, holes and cross-member supports in dangerous condition that overall strength is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F Body mounting corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 180,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 176,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near load valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 176,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near load valve (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 170,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 161,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 156,243 miles

Front cross member corroded and holed near to body mounts but body not insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front shocks weak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 156,009 miles

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

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

Front cross member corroded and holed near to body mounts but body not insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front shocks weak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 140,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner 1/3 of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,609 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,130 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,700 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 61,700 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,048 miles

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

approx 30mm play at steering wheel

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake fluid dirty

front no plate delaminating

l/h door mirror loose

rear diff slight oil leak

rlh rear ty6re 3mm

transfer box slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

approx 30mm play at steering wheel

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake fluid dirty

front no plate delaminating

l/h door mirror loose

rear diff slight oil leak

rlh rear ty6re 3mm

transfer box slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JVX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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