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BT04 PAP

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,644 mi
Last recorded161,644 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 PAP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 161,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,215 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 145,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail pipe shortened

Fail 26 Sep 2023 145,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail pipe shortened

Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 141,213 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture along fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 138,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 138,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 134,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,159 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 130,159 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,694 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

marks on windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,823 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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BT04 PAP is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT04 PAP, 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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What year was BT04 PAP registered?

BT04 PAP is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BT04 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 PAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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