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WP53 PMX

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

225,928 mi
Last recorded225,928 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 PMX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 225,928 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 225,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 215,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 208,714 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 202,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member is slightly corroded

Rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 196,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 on compensater valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 189,145 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 189,145 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 181,466 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 181,466 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 175,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 165,130 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 164,774 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 152,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 152,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 140,029 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 140,029 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 122,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 104,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 84,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,350 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 73,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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 PMX is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP53 PMX, 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 PMX is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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