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BV05 HNB

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,619 mi
Last recorded153,619 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HNB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 150,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rust under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2020 146,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2019 142,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside rusty in places

Fail 20 Nov 2019 142,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 18 Dec 2018 137,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 133,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front body trlm insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,123 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 128,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

centre exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle diff seal leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,994 miles

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

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

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

mounting strap on silencer detached

Fail 29 Sep 2015 124,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe into valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

mounting strap on silencer detached

Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,143 miles

both rear indicator bulbs pale in colour

oil leak from rear axle pinion oil seal

rear brake pipes around load valve showing some corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2013 116,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear indicator bulbs pale in colour

oil leak from rear axle pinion oil seal

rear brake pipes around load valve showing some corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2012 111,872 miles

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

o/s/f brake starting to hang on slightly.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,872 miles

o/s/f brake starting to hang on slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 98,812 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,382 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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BV05 HNB is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV05 HNB, 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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BV05 HNB is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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