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BJ55 JUA

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,925 mi
Last recorded78,925 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,925 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking on cv boot

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,130 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,874 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 74,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,641 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 73,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,970 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,076 miles

Front number slightly damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,076 miles

Front number slightly damaged

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,953 miles

Centre Front number has slight crack

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,966 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 66,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,264 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 64,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,941 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 JUA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 JUA registered?

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

Is BJ55 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 JUA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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