MOT Status
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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
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
Under body, chassis and suspension rusty
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Under body, chassis and suspension rusty
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Crack in windscreen outside sweep area
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))
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
nearside upper windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust strap/mount broken
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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