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BL05 XPM

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,290 mi
Last recorded178,290 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 178,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several at rear valve corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 173,438 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 173,432 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 173,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 167,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,395 miles

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2018 158,391 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2017 156,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small cracking in the plate. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 156,817 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small cracking in the plate. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 111,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 92,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 92,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,222 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,129 miles

coil light on dash

front number plate cracked

rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,129 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate cracked

coil light on dash

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,414 miles

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,417 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 XPM is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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