2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · FN54 KOW
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 186,142 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,142 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.
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FN54 KOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/11/2025
- 186,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN54 KOW 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 (FN54 KOW) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability rear bed (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability rear bed (6.2.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
FN54 KOW Mileage History
- 18/10/2023178,460 mi
- 20/10/2023178,462 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/2024182,329 mi+3,867 mi
- 05/11/2024182,399 mi+70 mi
- 26/11/2025186,142 mi+3,743 mi
Average of roughly 3,644 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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