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BJ05 HBX

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,504 mi
Last recorded169,504 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HBX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 169,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 162,112 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to front

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

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

rear seats removed

vehicle has exterior damage

Fail 5 Apr 2016 162,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front damage to front

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

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

rear seats removed

vehicle has exterior damage

Pass 1 Apr 2015 158,858 miles

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

Near side front bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2015 158,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Near side front bumper damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 153,485 miles

Near side front bumper damaged

Near side rear light unit damaged

Off side rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 147,804 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 147,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front bumper damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 137,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 124,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,118 miles

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

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

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 HBX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HBX, 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 HBX registered?

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

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