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C2 RET

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,222 mi
Last recorded155,222 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RET
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 155,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 153,501 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 150,258 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body corrosion at all 4x front mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 150,258 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body corrosion at all 4x front mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 145,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 145,798 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes x3 at load sensing valve as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,761 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 135,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 127,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,582 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 124,582 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 119,862 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 119,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,759 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel line slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,644 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 85,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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C2 RET is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C2 RET, 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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What year was C2 RET registered?

C2 RET is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is C2 RET safe to buy?

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