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YA53 WCL

2004 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,658 mi
Last recorded109,658 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 WCL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion suspension component (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion suspension component (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear light cluster has slight damage

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,097 miles

Corrosions all round vehicle

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti roll bar bushes have cracks in all of them

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,096 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosions all round vehicle

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti roll bar bushes have cracks in all of them

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,811 miles

slight wear beginning in rear of rear spring shackles

Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,811 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear beginning in rear of rear spring shackles

Pass 20 May 2008 29,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 29,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 May 2007 24,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YA53 WCL is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YA53 WCL, 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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YA53 WCL is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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