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BJ51 ZAC

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZAC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 18 Jun 2024 150,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust slight corrosion to suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 25 Mar 2023 145,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 31 Mar 2022 135,785 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 119,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,212 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 108,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 99,700 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2016 99,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear compensator-flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 89,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 76,639 miles

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

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2014 76,638 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 15 May 2013 65,185 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 56,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 52,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,418 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,315 miles

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

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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BJ51 ZAC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ51 ZAC, 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 BJ51 ZAC registered?

BJ51 ZAC is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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