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BL05 DGE

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,982 mi
Last recorded217,982 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 217,982 miles

general corrosion front to rear underneath vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2023 217,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion front to rear underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2022 211,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front radiator bracket corroded

general corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Apr 2021 202,826 miles

Front Lower Radiator support bracket corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 195,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 195,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main, front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 178,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 178,212 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears.(both) at front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 165,859 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 165,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 1 Aug 2016 152,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 148,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 143,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 126,212 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 119,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs loosing surface

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,244 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs loosing surface

Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,918 miles

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

o/s front door chack strap snapped away from door

Fail 1 Jul 2010 116,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s front door chack strap snapped away from door

Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,927 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 DGE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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