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BG55 PYT

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PYT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 125,925 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked Broken leaf (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Rear foglamp bracket distorted.

Pass 28 May 2015 119,923 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 119,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 13 May 2014 109,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,084 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG55 PYT is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BG55 PYT, 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 BG55 PYT registered?

BG55 PYT is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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