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BJ05 FWM

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,519 mi
Last recorded164,519 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 FWM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 164,519 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 164,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 160,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 160,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 156,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 156,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 153,539 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 153,539 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 152,305 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 147,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play + offside (2.6.2)

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

all 3 auxiliary belts in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2016 147,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush + offside (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play + offside (2.6.2)

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

all 3 auxiliary belts in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 137,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded but not exessively

Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,647 miles

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

middle rear exhuast bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2014 123,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

middle rear exhuast bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,199 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,197 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,182 miles

air-con belt loose

both wipers smear

center exhaust bracket insecure

check tracking

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low oil

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,406 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,504 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,062 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 FWM is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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