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WL54 JZX

2004 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 94,579 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 91,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,470 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,911 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 77,911 miles

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))

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 28 Jan 2021 73,639 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,638 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front & rear joints on rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,884 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 68,884 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,874 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 63,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,483 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,824 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 52,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,774 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 46,617 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 40,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,225 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 17,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,796 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 9,882 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 JZX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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