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WL54 JWV

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,859 mi
Last recorded120,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 115,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 114,084 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 40mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 114,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 40mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,046 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 106,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross bar rusted (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,459 miles

all chsssis corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 100,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

all chsssis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,015 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

NS and OS body mount areas corroded

NSR and OSR suspension area corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,812 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,670 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 JWV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JWV, 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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What year was WL54 JWV registered?

WL54 JWV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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