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BD55 FSO

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FSO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 137,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,763 miles

Both front outer c.v gators deteriorated

Central exhaust box rear section insecure/loose but is supported and not leaking gases

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2018 124,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front outer c.v gators deteriorated

Central exhaust box rear section insecure/loose but is supported and not leaking gases

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,291 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 115,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,529 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,974 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,860 miles

Exhaust tail pipe modified from standard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake flexy close to exhaust pipe - advise protecting from heat.

Spare tyre defective

Unable to see rear brake shoes so not inspected.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,680 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 54,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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BD55 FSO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD55 FSO, 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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BD55 FSO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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