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BN05 HLE

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 173,502 miles

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

chassis heavily undersealed front to back

Fail 31 May 2023 173,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front spring eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis heavily undersealed front to back

Pass 10 Jun 2022 171,883 miles

Front to back chassis covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 169,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 167,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 153,742 miles

front bumper slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 153,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bumper slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,189 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 134,186 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front o rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear at rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,581 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 115,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,350 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 49,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 49,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,992 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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BN05 HLE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN05 HLE, 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 BN05 HLE registered?

BN05 HLE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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