2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · HT05 WVL
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 114,511 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,511 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.
HT05 WVL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 114,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT05 WVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (HT05 WVL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
HT05 WVL Mileage History
- 09/08/2022112,068 mi
- 16/08/2022112,086 mi+18 mi
- 14/08/2023114,511 mi+2,425 mi
Average of roughly 2,414 miles per year across 3 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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