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BJ55 ODL

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ODL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Fail 22 Mar 2024 136,920 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion.

Fail 23 Mar 2023 129,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 123,669 miles

general corrosion.

Fail 7 Apr 2022 123,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

general corrosion.

nearside headlamp leveller rough in operation.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,575 miles

Nearside Front sill heavily damaged

widespread general corrosion. including chassis and body.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 115,574 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front body crossmember heavily corroded

Nearside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Nearside Front sill heavily damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

widespread general corrosion. including chassis and body.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 115,546 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes and front to rear close to load compensating valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

general surface corrosion to to chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 Dec 2017 111,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes and front to rear close to load compensating valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

general surface corrosion to to chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,613 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly surported

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly surported

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 106,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,554 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,196 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,196 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,486 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 64,486 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,833 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 32,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 ODL is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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