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BL05 NKC

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,728 mi
Last recorded68,728 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NKC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,566 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,820 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 165,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,980 miles

centre silencer strap corroded

offside front fog light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,355 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,418 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 NKC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NKC, 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

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What year was BL05 NKC registered?

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

Is BL05 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 NKC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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