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GL05 BDL

2014 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ranger72,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BDL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 142,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 135,951 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 135,930 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,063 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,045 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 109,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,468 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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GL05 BDL is a 2014 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,358 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 GL05 BDL, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL05 BDL registered?

GL05 BDL is a 2014 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2014.

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