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BT05 ETE

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

333,347 mi
Last recorded333,347 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 333,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 328,344 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 328,344 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 326,217 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 325,732 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2nd (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 324,558 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 324,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 319,047 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 319,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear - to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear load valve to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 314,236 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 314,236 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 303,547 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 303,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated dripping (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 288,317 miles

brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 262,905 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 262,901 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 247,524 miles

4 brake pipes around o/s/r brake compensator corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 236,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 225,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 209,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 209,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 188,198 miles

o/s/r lamp assembly damaged

stonechip damage to o/s/f windscreen area

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 188,198 miles

o/s/r lamp assembly damaged

stonechip damage to o/s/f windscreen area

Pass 19 May 2010 158,413 miles

front pads 1000 miles left

Fail 19 May 2010

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads 1000 miles left

Fail 18 May 2009 121,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 121,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,534 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 ETE 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 64.3%.

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

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