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BL05 APF

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,095 mi
Last recorded101,095 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 APF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,095 miles

Lower engine tray fitted

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,387 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,437 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines rusted at n/s

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,493 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,493 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,381 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,569 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,429 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,429 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,776 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BL05 APF is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL05 APF, 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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BL05 APF is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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