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BJ05 FVL

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,910 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 108,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 104,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,947 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle generally corrodded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 79,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,481 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,752 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 68,752 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,304 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,304 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,892 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 50,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FVL is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ05 FVL?

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What year was BJ05 FVL registered?

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

Is BJ05 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 FVL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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