2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · KB05 LSV
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 122,681 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,681 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.
KB05 LSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 122,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 LSV 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 (KB05 LSV) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KB05 LSV Mileage History
- 27/07/2022114,205 mi
- 17/08/2022114,219 mi+14 mi
- 18/10/2024116,121 mi+1,902 mi
- 25/11/2025122,677 mi+6,556 mi
- 28/11/2025122,681 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,537 miles per year across 5 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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