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BN05 XWD

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XWD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 143,354 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,462 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 136,442 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 136,442 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F body mounting has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F upper arm bush's deteriorated with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R chassis corroded nr body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R chassis corroded nr body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis cross support excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front front arm bump stop rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/S/R bed mountings and floor corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside O/S sill corroded

radiator insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

corrosion around front offside and front nearside body mountings

corrosion around rear body mountings

corrosion front and rear chassis

corrosion rear cargo floor

front crossmember badly corroded/ radiator insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2018 128,333 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (various areas) (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

corrosion around rear body mountings

corrosion front and rear chassis

corrosion rear cargo floor

front body crossmember badly corroded/ radiator insecure

front offside and front nearside around body mountings badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 127,894 miles

Front inner & outer cross member under radiator corroded

Front nearside tyre perished

Nearside & offside inner sills rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2017 127,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis behind fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front inner & outer cross member under radiator corroded

Front nearside tyre perished

Nearside & offside inner sills rusty

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Front underbody oil sprayed ,also brake pipes

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides welded repair ,other chassis welding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 126,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Front underbody oil sprayed ,also brake pipes

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating inop (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides welded repair ,other chassis welding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 123,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank cover rusty

surface rust on offside and nearside chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2014 118,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank cover rusty

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,354 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting brackets rusty

surface rust on inner sills

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,431 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,967 miles

offside front tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Pass 30 Dec 2009 106,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,213 miles

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

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 XWD is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWD, 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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BN05 XWD is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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