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BL55 HNC

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HNC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 157,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 154,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,544 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 119,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear rear break squiling

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,101 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 85,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 85,936 miles

Lower Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,949 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,392 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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BL55 HNC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BL55 HNC, 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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BL55 HNC is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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