2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · EF55 FFE
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 171,166 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 FFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 171,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF55 FFE 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 (EF55 FFE) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Fr”.
EF55 FFE Mileage History
- 04/12/2023158,146 mi
- 07/12/2023158,146 mi
- 06/03/2025161,845 mi+3,699 mi
- 13/03/2026170,688 mi+8,843 mi
- 30/03/2026171,166 mi+478 mi
Average of roughly 5,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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