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BK05 AUE

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AUE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,743 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Center exhaust strap is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Center exhaust strap is broken but the exhausat is still supported

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,792 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Center exhaust strap is broken but the exhausat is still supported

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,047 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 90,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,323 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 63,062 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2017 56,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,097 miles

exhaust mounting broken but system is still secure

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,157 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2010 26,681 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing outer edeges

Nearside front fog lamp lens broke

Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing outer edeges

Nearside front fog lamp lens broke

Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,009 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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BK05 AUE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black 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 BK05 AUE, 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 BK05 AUE registered?

BK05 AUE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is BK05 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 AUE 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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