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BT55 GXA

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,383 mi
Last recorded59,383 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,383 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,383 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rearbrake comp valve and burst on RBT test (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,453 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front of rear propshaft u/j collapsed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jun 2014 44,226 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 68,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,198 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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BT55 GXA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GXA, 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 BT55 GXA registered?

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

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