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BV05 VFO

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,902 mi
Last recorded205,902 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VFO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 205,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 196,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

ns front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

rear axle diff case corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 196,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

ns front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

rear axle diff case corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 184,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

ns front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

rear axle diff case corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 184,797 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

ns front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

rear axle diff case corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 172,668 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front to rear and metal brake pipe to rear flex hose slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

ns front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

os and ns front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 172,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear and metal brake pipe to rear flex hose slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

ns front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

os and ns front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 158,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 129,295 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 129,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,169 miles

both front tyres wearing thin outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,402 miles

Rear tyres close to legal limit.

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 VFO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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