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WP04 BVL

2004 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,326 mi
Last recorded164,326 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 BVL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 164,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,194 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor print on lower part of numbers (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 157,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush de-bonded allowing shock to slide in mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor print on lower part of numbers (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 149,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 141,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 132,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 132,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 122,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 112,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 93,613 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 93,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 90,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% wear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 90,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% wear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 May 2016 81,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,959 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 33,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,272 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,494 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 20,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,070 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 BVL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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