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BJ05 FWA

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FWA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 130,402 miles

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

advise all chassy corroded

advise under body corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,397 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both sides as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear chassy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s inner front wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all covered in underseal ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 124,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,327 miles

n/s/rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,556 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

both front fog lamp glass missing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,377 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compenster valva (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,776 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,776 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,319 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front spot lights lens missing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,920 miles

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

both front fog lamps lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,647 miles

both front fog lamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,456 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING

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 FWA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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