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WR51 TOW

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,759 mi
Last recorded207,759 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 TOW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 207,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 207,756 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 206,362 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 206,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 204,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 203,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 200,895 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 200,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 198,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 196,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 196,005 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over axle cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 191,760 miles

Front radiator support cross member corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 186,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 177,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in steering linkage

Fail 17 Mar 2017 177,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play in steering linkage

Pass 17 Mar 2016 169,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,272 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 159,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 150,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket snaped but system still secure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 142,128 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside 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 Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 114,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,596 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR51 TOW is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR51 TOW, 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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WR51 TOW is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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