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BL05 DLX

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 127,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round the vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the whole underbody of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 123,180 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2019 123,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,070 miles

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))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,082 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,407 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear propshaft weight loose

Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working 2 sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear propshaft weight loose

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 92,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,123 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2009 39,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2009 39,014 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2008 31,144 miles

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

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

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 DLX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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