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BL05 DCU

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,461 mi
Last recorded132,461 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DCU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,461 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,807 miles

BOTH FRONT C V GAITORS PERISHED

BOTH SIDE REPEATER INDICATOR BULBS FADED

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT

N/S/F TYRE WORN IN PLACES

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE - POSSIBLY FROM OIL FILTER

Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,696 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV GAITOR DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,696 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F OUTER CV GAITOR DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,225 miles

FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS PERISHED

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD

Fail 7 Jan 2014 113,225 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED

FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS PERISHED

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,330 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 25 Sep 2012 102,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 80,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,943 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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BL05 DCU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DCU, 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 DCU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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