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BV55 YJX

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YJX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 135,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner surface.....chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Impact damage (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ compensator....chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Alongside fuel tank flaking badly - unable to assess fully as inaccessible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,330 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 124,199 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember under radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 105,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,797 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear to front (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear to front (6.1.B.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 88,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front brake pad shim fitted incorrectly

propshaft damper broke up and loose on prop

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,948 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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BV55 YJX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BV55 YJX, 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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BV55 YJX is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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