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BL05 NMO

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,130 mi
Last recorded187,130 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NMO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 187,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2024 170,426 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 170,420 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 166,880 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 166,880 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 165,144 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 163,162 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 163,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 160,894 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 157,897 miles

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 157,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 155,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 152,723 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both pipes) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 148,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 148,951 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 137,263 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 137,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 116,363 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,004 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,375 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,781 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,731 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 NMO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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