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BG05 YXR

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,174 mi
Last recorded109,174 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YXR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,174 miles

bolt damaged to center exhaust

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

front brake pads look low

front tyre tread deformed

nail in the n/s/f tyre

play in front steering links

Fail 20 Apr 2018 109,734 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

bolt damaged to center exhaust

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

front brake pads look low

front tyre tread deformed

nail in the n/s/f tyre

play in front steering links

Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,124 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,151 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,151 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,937 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded by load sensing valve.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 85,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded by load sensing valve.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,047 miles

Exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,029 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,710 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,710 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,072 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,072 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,282 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,282 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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BG05 YXR is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG05 YXR, 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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BG05 YXR is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BG05 YXR safe to buy?

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