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WL54 KAX

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,165 mi
Last recorded135,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KAX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,165 miles

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

centre exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 132,638 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 132,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 98,501 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,654 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault n/s/f (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,168 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 96,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,669 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,543 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrossion to chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,549 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,866 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 KAX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL54 KAX registered?

WL54 KAX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is WL54 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 KAX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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