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BJ05 RYB

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

240,008 mi
Last recorded240,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 240,008 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 240,008 miles

Rear Tailgate component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 223,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 223,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 223,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 222,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 222,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 221,353 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 221,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 220,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 219,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 218,948 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 218,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 218,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 216,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 216,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 main brake pipe's front to rear badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 216,107 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 211,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

high visability brake stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Apr 2015 211,731 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

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

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

high visability brake stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2014 192,660 miles

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

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

hi level brake lamp inop

o/s/r lamp cluster cracked/broken

Fail 15 Apr 2014 192,660 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

hi level brake lamp inop

o/s/r lamp cluster cracked/broken

Pass 24 Apr 2013 174,099 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 174,099 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 153,865 miles

Exhaust centre silencer support bracket clamp corroded through.

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 134,754 miles

metal brake pipes getting surface rust in places

third top level brake lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2010 114,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,802 miles

Front number plate screws going rusty,starting to deteriorate front of plate.

High level brake light not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,837 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 RYB is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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