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BN55 OLK

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,410 mi
Last recorded64,410 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OLK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 63,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 63,611 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

TOW PIN LOCKING DEVICE MISSING

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,519 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 60,518 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 59,040 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 57,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,170 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,170 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 49,876 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise rear exhaust clamp broken but silencer still secure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,206 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 42,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,191 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken away but not insecure

Fail 22 May 2012 37,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken away but not insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,167 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 30,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,960 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 OLK is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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