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WN54 PZJ

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,250 mi
Last recorded135,250 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 PZJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,250 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 135,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 126,182 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 95,629 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))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,393 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,393 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 84,493 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 76,216 miles

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

brake pipes coated in under seal

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 71,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,421 miles

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

offside front mirror very slight damage

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 51,298 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,618 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 PZJ is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WN54 PZJ, 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 WN54 PZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN54 PZJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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