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WL54 JXK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,396 mi
Last recorded194,396 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 194,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 189,702 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 189,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 189,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened near ball joint fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 183,996 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 183,882 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Body panel insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 177,024 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 176,807 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Oct 2019 171,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 171,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 164,993 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 164,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 157,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak from front diff seal

Pass 23 Sep 2016 149,801 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Pass 26 Sep 2015 141,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 126,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 117,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012
Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,558 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 80,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,121 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 JXK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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