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WL54 JWK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 May 2021
Fail 10 May 2021

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

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,119 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 103,119 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,039 miles

All tyres are wearing unevenly

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bodyband (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,039 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

All tyres are wearing unevenly

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bodyband (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,181 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,181 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,453 miles

All front antiroll bar bushes worn

Chassis and fuel lines are corroded

Offside Front Door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All front antiroll bar bushes worn

Chassis and fuel lines are corroded

Offside Front Door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,160 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,296 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Dec 2014 86,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,595 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,515 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,669 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 71,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn low

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,176 miles

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

Nearside front fog light lense missing.Both front tyre's over half worn and starting to perish.Offside front wing mirrow glass slightly cracked.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front fog light lense missing.Both front tyre's over half worn and starting to perish.Offside front wing mirrow glass slightly cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,361 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 49,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JWK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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