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CW05 GKX

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,047 mi
Last recorded156,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GKX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 156,047 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front wing (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides rolling effect (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arches, floor panels ,inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed

Fail 20 Jan 2018 156,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear floor and support (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion nearside front wing (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides rolling effect (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arches, floor panels ,inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed

Fail 17 Dec 2017 156,047 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides body out riggers to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides bulk head to floor panel may clean up (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides rolling effect (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills and floor panels (6.1.B.2)

wax oil needed

Pass 20 Oct 2016 153,895 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis to subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

wax oil to chassis to floor

Fail 8 Oct 2016 153,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel and front floor (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off of box (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 14 Sep 2015 145,985 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 145,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,629 miles

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

adv centre ex bkt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,117 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 May 2013 126,108 miles

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 111,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,466 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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CW05 GKX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CW05 GKX, 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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CW05 GKX is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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