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BJ05 FTN

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FTN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 99,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general all round chassis corrosion and covering

radiator support corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 99,541 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever lose (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general all round chassis corrosion and covering

radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,323 miles

radiator support corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear slight grab (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion and covering to chassis

Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear slight grab (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion and covering to chassis

radiator support corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,477 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2019 81,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,638 miles

Indicator switch faulty hazard (1.4.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 71,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,182 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 65,149 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion underside

Fail 12 May 2015 65,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion underside

Pass 14 May 2014 61,832 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

Fail 12 May 2014 61,819 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

wear on discs

Pass 13 May 2013 58,045 miles

imbalalnce on front brakes

tread seperating on tyres

Fail 9 May 2012 54,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 54,387 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 12 May 2011 50,380 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s spot light not working

Pass 12 May 2011 50,380 miles

Oil leak

o/s spot light not working

Pass 11 May 2010 46,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,096 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,795 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,777 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to osf headlamp,bumper,wing,door

osf fog lamp inop

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 FTN is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

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

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