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BJ55 HZW

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,294 mi
Last recorded77,294 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 HZW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 77,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 77,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,099 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,961 miles

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

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

various suspension bushes worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box strap broken but still supported

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box strap broken but still supported

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,191 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,706 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear (compensator) brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,813 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,969 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,831 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 67,223 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,144 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,730 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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BJ55 HZW is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ55 HZW, 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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BJ55 HZW is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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