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WP53 GBF

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,506 mi
Last recorded233,506 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GBF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 233,506 miles

Both rear end leaf-spring shackle bushes worn on inspection

Both rear shock-absorbers worn on inspection and should be considered for replacement shortly

Nearside front inner drive-shaft gaitor deteriorated on inspection

Nearside front lower caliper security bolt worn and should be considered for replacement shortly on inspection

Offside front lower ball-joint with slight play on inspection

Offside rear fog-lamp requires attention on inspection

Stone-chip to windscreen , zone "A" less than 10mm overall

Pass 31 Mar 2016 218,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 205,892 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 192,226 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 174,824 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 174,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 155,660 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 147,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 147,846 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 134,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,914 miles

o/s/f tyre not wearing even,possible failure of structure

screen chipped

Fail 13 Jan 2009 111,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre not wearing even,possible failure of structure

screen chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,615 miles

screen chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,659 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 59,659 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WP53 GBF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WP53 GBF, 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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WP53 GBF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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