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CA05 WSJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,734 mi
Last recorded133,734 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WSJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 133,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded at suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn at diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box support strap broken and slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,938 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,687 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

front panel body mountings corroded and off side inner wing

Fail 18 Feb 2021 116,687 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

front panel body mountings corroded and off side inner wing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,360 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,892 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,864 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 104,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 103,665 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,714 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 101,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,277 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 96,277 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,285 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rea tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,285 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,363 miles

General bodywork damage.

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2012 93,363 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 91,025 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,549 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,431 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,431 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CA05 WSJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CA05 WSJ, 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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CA05 WSJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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