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BJ05 FTX

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,457 mi
Last recorded140,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer body mount has corrosion

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer steering idler slightly worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

all brake pipes hidden in underseal

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,987 miles

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

parking brake return spring broken

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,791 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 113,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015
Fail 3 Dec 2015 110,167 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 105,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,444 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 96,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,463 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,281 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 FTX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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