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2005 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,967 mi
Last recorded106,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237 PO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,967 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,100 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust mount broken but not insecure

light corrosion on chassis

nearside and offside front crossmember corroded near body mount

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,408 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,646 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,886 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 88,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,370 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,370 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,370 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,718 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,059 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer metal strap broken. rusted through

Fail 12 Oct 2011 69,481 miles

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

battery insecure

exhaust centre box bracket broken but exhaust well supported

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,481 miles

battery insecure

exhaust centre box bracket broken but exhaust well supported

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,300 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,976 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 46,341 miles

26% rear brake imbalance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,341 miles

26% rear brake imbalance

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,108 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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237 PO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 89,399 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 237 PO, 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 21 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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237 PO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is 237 PO safe to buy?

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