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BN55 UZJ

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,606 mi
Last recorded168,606 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UZJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 168,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Inner wing holed and corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 161,973 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion front cross member

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front tyre size 205/70/14 rear tyre size 205/75/14

Fail 21 Mar 2023 161,973 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion front cross member

corrosion on underside of vehicle

front tyre size 205/70/14 rear tyre size 205/75/14

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/wing corroded

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

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

corrosion on chassis

front tyre size 205/70/14 rear tyre size 205/75/14

Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre box mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2020 143,365 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box mount strap corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 143,365 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box mount strap corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust on chassis rails

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,882 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear very close 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box mounting rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 116,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new blade (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,019 miles

front tyre,s worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,496 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,538 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 UZJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN55 UZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 UZJ registered?

BN55 UZJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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