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L878 VEW

1994 Ford Ranger

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,410 mi
Last recorded194,410 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Ranger91,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 VEW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 194,410 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front offside and nearside body mounting bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 193,826 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside and nearside front body mounting bushed deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2025 193,826 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

body rubber Mounty slight deuterated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 193,624 miles

Body rubber mounts slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 193,619 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front body mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2023 193,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 193,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 193,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,120 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 188,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 187,272 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 13 Dec 2017 186,922 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 13 Dec 2016 185,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 182,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 178,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 176,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 173,810 miles

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 173,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 168,230 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 168,225 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 161,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 161,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 159,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 159,460 miles

Both front body mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2007 154,128 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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L878 VEW is a 1994 Ford Ranger in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1994 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 91,971 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 L878 VEW, 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 32 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L878 VEW registered?

L878 VEW is a 1994 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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