2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · BL05 NMO
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 187,130 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BL05 NMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 187,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL05 NMO 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 NMO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BL05 NMO Mileage History
- 03/05/2023166,880 mi
- 03/05/2023166,880 mi
- 05/04/2024170,420 mi+3,540 mi
- 08/04/2024170,426 mi+6 mi
- 02/05/2025187,130 mi+16,704 mi
Average of roughly 10,128 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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