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BL05 FKM

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,933 mi
Last recorded148,933 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FKM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 148,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 143,268 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both hand brake cables at front (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Temporary repair to tailgate latch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 143,267 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both hand brake cables at front (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front brake tight when turned by hand

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Temporary repair to tailgate latch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 129,429 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil level below min on dipstick

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2018 115,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,943 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,943 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,416 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,945 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 91,821 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,101 miles

NSR lamo heavily taped

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,808 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 86,808 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,289 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,715 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 FKM is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White 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 FKM, 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 FKM is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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