2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · BL05 FSS
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 154,996 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL05 FSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 154,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL05 FSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (BL05 FSS) between March 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear propshaft front to rear section securing bolt loose near center bearing (6.1.7 (a) (”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section leaking to excess (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BL05 FSS Mileage History
- 22/03/2024154,815 mi
- 22/03/2024154,815 mi
- 23/04/2025154,971 mi+156 mi
- 29/07/2025154,978 mi+7 mi
- 01/09/2025154,996 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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