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898 BOM

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,968 mi
Last recorded111,968 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration898 BOM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 111,968 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor pan ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under offside front floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,207 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BEHIND FRONT WHEEL UNDER DRIVERS FEET (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 105,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BEHIND FRONT WHEEL UNDER DRIVERS FEET (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,906 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket beginning to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,122 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,424 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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898 BOM is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 898 BOM, 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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898 BOM is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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