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BL05 FSS

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 154,996 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 154,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section leaking to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear propshaft front to rear section securing bolt loose near center bearing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Some play in rear propshaft center bearing not deemed excessive

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked out of view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear propshaft spline slide gaitor split open allowing the ingress of dirt

Fail 23 Apr 2025 154,971 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense repaired with tape

Offside steering idler wet

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

both fuel pipes corroded

under side of body and chassis covered in heavy surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2024 154,815 miles

Under body, chassis and suspension rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2024 154,815 miles

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

Under body, chassis and suspension rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,551 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 154,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 154,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 154,229 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 153,648 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 153,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 153,034 miles

Crack in windscreen outside sweep area

Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,264 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 152,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop - front U/J ()

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Fail 31 Jan 2018 151,505 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop - front U/J ()

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

windscreen damaged outside of drivers view

Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,954 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 147,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing bolts missing from suspension joint (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 147,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight dragg on front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,035 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,629 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside upper windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 113,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

nearside upper windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,132 miles

nearside upper windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust centre silencer mounting strap broken

nearside upper windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,871 miles

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

nearside upper windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust strap/mount broken

Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust strap/mount broken

Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,863 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 23,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FSS is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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