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BK52 BEE

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,720 mi
Last recorded181,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BEE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 181,720 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

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

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2026 181,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

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

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2024 179,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 179,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 174,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play first joint from steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play first joint from steering idle drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 174,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play first joint from steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play first joint from steering idle drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 168,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265 70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 157,475 miles

Front metal bumper starting to corrode

Fail 26 May 2021 157,473 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 metal bumper starting to corrode

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 139,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 139,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,336 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,334 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,317 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,700 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,535 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,978 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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BK52 BEE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK52 BEE, 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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BK52 BEE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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