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WL54 JYR

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,240 mi
Last recorded204,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 204,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 204,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 189,110 miles

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

no tow bar electrics fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2020 189,110 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

no tow bar electrics fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 173,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 173,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 160,730 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 154,586 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 154,586 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 145,977 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 145,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 137,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,876 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,726 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,694 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 JYR is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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