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BT55 GVO

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 GVO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,274 miles

Parking brake performance only just passes

Fail 5 Nov 2018 83,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake performance only just passes

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,152 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

body damage

Fail 15 Nov 2017 72,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

body damage

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,114 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 63,114 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,927 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 60,927 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 58,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,546 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,254 miles

surface rust on brake discs

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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BT55 GVO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT55 GVO, 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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BT55 GVO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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