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WN54 KJU

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 KJU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,308 miles

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

Front inner wings corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 138,300 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front/off side front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front/off side front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 133,704 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to front and rear chassis and tow bar bracket

Fail 5 Nov 2016 133,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to front and rear chassis and tow bar bracket

Pass 5 Nov 2015 122,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heavy oil leak.

play n/s/f steering idler arm.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 122,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heavy oil leak.

play n/s/f steering idler arm.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,518 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 113,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,997 miles

front number plate deteriorating

heavy oil leak around engine

Fail 23 Oct 2013 103,801 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

heavy oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,207 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

tow bar electrics not working

Fail 12 Oct 2012 93,108 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

tow bar electrics not working

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,370 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

heavy oil leak around engine.

o/s door mirror cracked

rear joint on prop shaft worn and play

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,528 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 53,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,843 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,843 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres on wear marks.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,627 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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WN54 KJU 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 52.2%.

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 WN54 KJU, 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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WN54 KJU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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