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CV05 VLN

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

89,187 mi
Last recorded89,187 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VLN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,671 miles

Nearside Rear tub mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 80,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear tub mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,198 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank prohibiting inspection of some components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock obsorber mount /chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock obsorber mount/chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank prohibiting inspection of some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,718 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 60,718 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,037 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,654 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 40,654 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 40,476 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,570 miles

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,328 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

General corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 27,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,764 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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CV05 VLN is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CV05 VLN, 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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CV05 VLN is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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