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BL05 DSZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,071 mi
Last recorded104,071 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside torsion bar weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily muddied underneath restricting full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,256 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 104,027 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,998 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

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

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x-member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 103,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 103,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,457 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,457 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,122 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,486 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 82,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,459 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,130 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,146 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,891 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,057 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 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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