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BJ55 JFV

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,818 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front flasher lens some damage

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens some damage

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens some damage

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,503 miles

Nearside Front flasher lens some damage

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens some damage

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

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

Offside Rear light lens some damage

bonnet some corrosion

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 124,027 miles

Offside Rear light lens some damage

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front flasher lens some damage

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 124,026 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front flasher lens some damage

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear light lens some damage

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet some corrosion

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing front of spring (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing front of spring (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet some corrosion

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,564 miles

all four brakes have slight bind

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2015 120,564 miles

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

all four brakes have slight bind

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,521 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,592 miles

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

n/s front indicator lens holed

Fail 1 Oct 2013 116,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lens holed

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,730 miles

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

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

exhaust has brackeys broken but still has adequate support

Fail 5 Oct 2012 109,730 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has brackeys broken but still has adequate support

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,339 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 JFV is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ55 JFV, 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 BJ55 JFV registered?

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

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