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BT05 EMJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

51,191 mi
Last recorded51,191 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,191 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 51,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,626 miles

Body and Chassis slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 49,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Body and Chassis slight corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,557 miles

Body And Chassis Slightly Corroded

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

Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,311 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 45,309 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 43,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 42,291 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 40,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 40,943 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 39,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 May 2016 39,286 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2015 37,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 37,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 36,058 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 36,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 34,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 34,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 31,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,760 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,777 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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BT05 EMJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 BT05 EMJ, 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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BT05 EMJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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