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CW05 GZS

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,148 miles

Nearside Front body mount area corroded.

Offside Front body mount area corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front susp components corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2024 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front susp components corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,855 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced front 4 body mount area corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 67,850 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced front 4 body mount area corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,667 miles

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

front body mount areas corroded.n/s and o/s.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,264 miles

attention to front brakes.

corrosion to suspention components.

front inner wings corroded near body mounts.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,147 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 66,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 65,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,292 miles

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

centre silencer strap brocken/corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 53,100 miles

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition/corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 48,505 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,415 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 GZS is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 GZS registered?

CW05 GZS is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is CW05 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 GZS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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