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BW05 WEN

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 WEN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 179,027 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under body surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 3 May 2019 172,830 miles

under-body surface corrosion from front to rear.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 160,257 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,759 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front headlamp aim just within limits.

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,164 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 135,164 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 135,145 miles

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

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

can not fully check chassie due to underseal on everything

Fail 11 Aug 2014 135,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

can not fully check chassie due to underseal on everything

Pass 26 Apr 2011 135,038 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 135,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 131,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 127,384 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 126,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BW05 WEN is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW05 WEN, 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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BW05 WEN is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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