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2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021

Body and chassis is showing corrosion in most areas, but nothing excessive at present time

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Slight bind on front brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,508 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 120,508 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,395 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 119,395 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,438 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,814 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 102,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,573 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,849 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FVW 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 73.7%.

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 BD55 FVW, 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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What year was BD55 FVW registered?

BD55 FVW is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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