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BJ05 FSZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,372 mi
Last recorded160,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FSZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 160,372 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 158,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 158,384 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 154,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 154,437 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,626 miles

Front diff seal has slight leak

Fail 8 Feb 2019 148,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front diff seal has slight leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 144,001 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Feb 2018 144,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has slight corrosion lower valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 132,227 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,352 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 120,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

high line brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2013 107,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,842 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,054 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,799 miles

rear silencer hanger starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,165 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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BJ05 FSZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ05 FSZ, 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 BJ05 FSZ registered?

BJ05 FSZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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