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BT55 VRR

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,395 mi
Last recorded129,395 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VRR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 129,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 129,373 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 161,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 161,187 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 156,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 156,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 150,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 140,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 120,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 112,518 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,615 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff sill weeping

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,816 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 37,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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 VRR is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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