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BT55 VVH

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inside wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer door handle damaged but still works

Play in steering linkage piviots

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,708 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside front and nearside rear (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inside wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer door handle damaged but still works

Play in steering linkage piviots

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,825 miles

Nearside headlamp fixings broken but been secured

Nearside rear door outer handle broken but still able to open door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in all steering joints

Some parts of underside covered in dirt/mud

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,825 miles

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

Nearside headlamp fixings broken but been secured

Nearside rear door outer handle broken but still able to open door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in all steering joints

Some parts of underside covered in dirt/mud

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,344 miles

osf and nsf top suspension arm bushes worn to mot limits

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

osf and nsf top suspension arm bushes worn to mot limits

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,658 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,658 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,507 miles

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

exhaust front bracket split.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust front bracket split.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 45,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded and split

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of treads

offside rear tyre cracking and perrishing

rear silencer mounting clamp broken

rear tyres deflated

rusting/corrosion on rear sections of front to rear steele brake pipes,between fuel tank and chassis to laden valve.

some binding on front brakes

some marking on windscreen

underbody rusting on suspension,steering and braking components.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded and split

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of treads

offside rear tyre cracking and perrishing

rear silencer mounting clamp broken

rear tyres deflated

rusting/corrosion on rear sections of front to rear steele brake pipes,between fuel tank and chassis to laden valve.

some binding on front brakes

some marking on windscreen

underbody rusting on suspension,steering and braking components.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,425 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 40,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,679 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 VVH is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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