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BD55 UDJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,794 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti - roll bar linkage bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,669 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,934 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 44,930 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 22,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,496 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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BD55 UDJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD55 UDJ registered?

BD55 UDJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BD55 UDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 UDJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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