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BL05 DJY

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DJY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,234 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 120,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,553 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 116,553 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Under bonnet and under offside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,012 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective midle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake hose braket lose

radiator cross member coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 95,557 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,316 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on various components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 91,432 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,209 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,663 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,758 miles

Front Wipers poor but still wiping effectively.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)

Front Wipers poor but still wiping effectively.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2015 64,151 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 64,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 52,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 47,798 miles

all tyres starting to get low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,791 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 DJY is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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