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BG55 SYC

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,000 mi
Last recorded111,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,000 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 106,881 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

Fail 19 Oct 2012 106,881 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,658 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,046 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

rear leaf springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,280 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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BG55 SYC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYC, 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 BG55 SYC registered?

BG55 SYC is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is BG55 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 SYC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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