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CE55 BSU

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,413 mi
Last recorded162,413 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 BSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 162,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 153,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,824 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 150,774 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired to rear (3.6.A.3)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 145,200 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2015 140,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 140,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear propshaft UJ worn

Fail 17 Oct 2014 137,890 miles

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,890 miles

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,439 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in propshaft uj

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,639 miles

accident damage rear bumper area

drivers seat damaged

small stonechips in front screen

Fail 3 Sep 2012 127,639 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

accident damage rear bumper area

drivers seat damaged

small stonechips in front screen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,924 miles

O/R light cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,867 miles

hinged tail board difficult to open.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,219 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front winch partially obscures no.plate, advise repostioning of no.plate.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,219 miles

Inner Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

front winch partially obscures no.plate, advise repostioning of no.plate.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm.

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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CE55 BSU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE55 BSU, 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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CE55 BSU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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