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WL54 JYA

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,125 mi
Last recorded187,125 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 JYA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 187,125 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 183,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 183,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 175,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 171,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 171,091 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 154,222 miles

Central Exhaust bolt missing center flange

Fail 10 Dec 2018 154,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust bolt missing center flange

Pass 19 Dec 2017 143,628 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

bolt in centre exhaust missing(snapped)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 133,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 124,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 116,259 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,620 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,620 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,683 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Screw in tread of nearside front tyre.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,388 miles

heavy surface rust on centre exhaust mounting

Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,388 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy surface rust on centre exhaust mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,250 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 63,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,717 miles

wood covering rear load space

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,741 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 JYA is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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