2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · GL05 UEG
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 209,738 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,738 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.
GL05 UEG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2022
- 209,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 UEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (GL05 UEG) between February 2009 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”.
GL05 UEG Mileage History
- 07/02/200954,791 mi
- 29/01/201061,502 mi+6,711 mi
- 05/02/201061,504 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/201174,475 mi+12,971 mi
- 02/02/201285,223 mi+10,748 mi
- 30/01/201392,144 mi+6,921 mi
- 31/01/2014106,936 mi+14,792 mi
- 28/01/2015126,051 mi+19,115 mi
- 30/01/2015126,052 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2016149,026 mi+22,974 mi
- 12/01/2016149,027 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2017165,047 mi+16,020 mi
- 09/01/2017165,125 mi+78 mi
- 24/01/2018176,727 mi+11,602 mi
- 25/01/2019184,412 mi+7,685 mi
- 14/01/2020192,570 mi+8,158 mi
- 22/01/2021195,446 mi+2,876 mi
- 25/01/2022209,738 mi+14,292 mi
Average of roughly 11,952 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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