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BN55 OGO

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,270 mi
Last recorded176,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OGO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake componenets corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 175,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 174,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 174,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 174,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,325 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,203 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cover (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 93,203 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cover (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens cover slightly damaged (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,006 miles

Front both steering column end balljoints have slight play

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 85,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 80,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 75,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 68,662 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,904 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 60,904 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,957 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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BN55 OGO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN55 OGO, 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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BN55 OGO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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