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BJ05 FUP

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,124 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,690 miles

small oil leak from front diff

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,027 miles

centre exhaust box support strap deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,682 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 FUP is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

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

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