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WL54 KAK

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,927 mi
Last recorded160,927 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 160,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,495 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 155,409 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2015 147,362 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 147,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 140,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 136,625 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 136,561 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 128,931 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

osf tyre outer edge on limit

Fail 3 Aug 2010 128,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

osf tyre outer edge on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,529 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 119,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body and chassis surface corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 116,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 KAK is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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