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BK05 DCE

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,082 mi
Last recorded145,082 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DCE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 145,082 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 145,082 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 143,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper corrosion - but not sharp edges

Front cross member corrosion behind bumper

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 143,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (near start of prop shaft area) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper corroded - sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper corrosion - but not sharp edges

Front cross member corrosion behind bumper

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 139,121 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,319 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 132,319 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front near brake flaxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both front doors corroded holding check strap

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2019 125,314 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front near brake flaxi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front doors corroded holding check strap

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 117,774 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 117,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,953 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but ok

wipers poor

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,953 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but ok

wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,310 miles

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

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

n\s\f check strap clicking found fixing point in door crack/broken

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n\s\f check strap clicking found fixing point in door crack/broken

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,970 miles

EXHAUST CENTER BOX BRACKET BROKEN BUT IS SURPORTED WELL ( WILL NOT FALL OFF )

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,606 miles

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 31 Mar 2009 37,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,201 miles

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

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

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 DCE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BK05 DCE, 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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BK05 DCE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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