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BL55 KHU

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,851 mi
Last recorded113,851 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 113,851 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 20 Nov 2025 113,840 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie at shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor next to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2024 108,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,935 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge. offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,266 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,695 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 KHU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KHU, 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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What year was BL55 KHU registered?

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

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