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WX04 RTV

2004 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,287 mi
Last recorded132,287 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 RTV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 132,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 132,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 180,289 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tail gate (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 180,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wings both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seat & seat belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tail gate corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,827 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 176,826 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure rubber mounting deterioated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 172,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 172,632 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 169,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassi (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 169,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassi (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 165,132 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 165,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassi corroded

off side rearseat belt missing from tempary seat

Pass 10 Nov 2015 158,095 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2015 155,492 miles

Front brake pads just starting to wear thin.

Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorated.

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 145,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 145,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 145,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 139,021 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

handbrake warning lamp displayed

interior rearview mirror missing

nearside rear exhaust support bracket broken

nearside rear seatbelt missing

offside sill damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2013 139,021 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

handbrake warning lamp displayed

interior rearview mirror missing

nearside rear exhaust support bracket broken

nearside rear seatbelt missing

offside sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,345 miles

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

brake pipes corroded at offside front

ceentre rear exhaust box support bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded at offside front

Fail 21 Jul 2012 130,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded at offside front

ceentre rear exhaust box support bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded at offside front

Pass 16 May 2011 122,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 105,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 87,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,084 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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WX04 RTV is a 2004 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WX04 RTV, 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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WX04 RTV is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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