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CE05 EPF

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EPF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 128,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust strap corroded

Front cross member corroded

Front shock covers corroded

Glow plug light flashing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,828 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 117,658 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front number plate has damage

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,477 miles

advisorys on test237605683022

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,477 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

deep surface cut on o/s/f tyre on inner wall of tread

n/s and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers rusty

surface rust on n/s and o/s/f metal brake pipes to brake hoses

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to running along side fuel tank

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,681 miles

center box exhaust strap corroded

excessively dirty underneath

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center box exhaust strap corroded

excessively dirty underneath

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,385 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 26 Mar 2008 32,755 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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CE05 EPF is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CE05 EPF, 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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CE05 EPF is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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