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BL05 NJE

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,758 mi
Last recorded72,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NJE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,629 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,362 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 NJE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL05 NJE?

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What year was BL05 NJE registered?

BL05 NJE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BL05 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 NJE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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