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WP04 BAU

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 BAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 146,293 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 146,293 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 126,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 126,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

centre exhaust mount strap deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount strap deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front shock lower bushes split from bonding.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

roughness in rear axel area possibly masking wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,813 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 72,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,743 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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WP04 BAU is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WP04 BAU, 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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WP04 BAU is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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