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CX05 ZWH

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZWH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 96,658 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,601 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,172 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,088 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 86,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 82,512 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,203 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,243 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,304 miles

underbody rust...

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,403 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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CX05 ZWH is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX05 ZWH, 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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CX05 ZWH is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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