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WL54 JZD

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 106,504 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 106,498 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides on front, outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 14 Jul 2020 98,864 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member supporting radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member both sides corroded and undersides of van corroded and has been repaired in places

trigger point not met

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears /unable to view fully (3.6.B.2c)

and also chassic out riggers corroded

both sides fronts body mounting area and rear cross member and body mounting area and rear floor of van corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 96,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic area /behind fuel tank area (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears /unable to view fully (3.6.B.2c)

and also chassic out riggers corroded

both sides fronts body mounting area and rear cross member and body mounting area and rear floor of van corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,468 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,335 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,326 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings r/h/r just behind fuel tank inner ofchassiss (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps adversly afected (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp adversly affected by stop lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp l/h and r/h rear lamps adversly afected (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st mount behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 12"of first body mounting (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads unable to assess in full

r/h/f wheel beating possibly slightly rough

rear brake loadsensing valve brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade split

unable to access front brake pads in full

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,859 miles

corrosion evident in r/h/r chassis section .not seriously affecting its strength

front b rake pads unable to assess in full

moderate movement in steering system components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,791 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion evident in r/h/r chassis section .not seriously affecting its strength

front b rake pads unable to assess in full

moderate movement in steering system components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,869 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,838 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

31x10.50 x15 x2 rear ,265/70x15 x2 front

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,161 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight roughness in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight roughness in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,014 miles

front brake pads un able to assess

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,326 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,580 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 JZD is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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