2004 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · WG53 VGZ
2004 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 123,785 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG53 VGZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 123,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG53 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ranger (WG53 VGZ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ranger Mk5 (P703)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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