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BP05 EFS

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,686 mi
Last recorded201,686 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EFS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 201,686 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box idler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear vehicle body tub corroded on panels

Fail 27 Sep 2022 201,683 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury chalked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box idler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear vehicle body tub corroded on panels

Pass 2 Oct 2021 193,957 miles

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

Offside Front Lower steering idler seal weeping

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

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

both offside & nearside lower inner wing arches corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 193,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower steering idler seal weeping

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

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

both offside & nearside lower inner wing arches corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 184,761 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 184,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis inner chalked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 174,231 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 164,857 miles

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

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

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

early corrosion on chassis & wings

Pass 21 Jun 2017 155,223 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 155,220 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear - mid section (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has no travel when applied

Pass 16 Jul 2016 147,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 147,481 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,455 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 127,453 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,506 miles

front reg plate light slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,242 miles

front number plate dirty

Fail 13 Jul 2012 108,238 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate dirty

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,566 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 715,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,928 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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BP05 EFS is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP05 EFS, 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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BP05 EFS is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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