2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · LR55 LPY
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 156,762 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,762 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.
LR55 LPY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 156,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 LPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (LR55 LPY) between September 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
LR55 LPY Mileage History
- 23/09/200842,551 mi
- 23/09/200842,551 mi
- 07/09/200957,463 mi+14,912 mi
- 07/09/200957,463 mi
- 26/08/201077,029 mi+19,566 mi
- 26/08/201077,029 mi
- 23/08/201193,115 mi+16,086 mi
- 25/08/201193,115 mi
- 30/08/2012106,963 mi+13,848 mi
- 21/08/2013118,424 mi+11,461 mi
- 21/01/2015130,234 mi+11,810 mi
- 04/01/2016132,469 mi+2,235 mi
- 04/01/2016132,469 mi
- 12/01/2017144,978 mi+12,509 mi
- 16/01/2017144,979 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/2018152,035 mi+7,056 mi
- 29/03/2018152,035 mi
- 13/01/2025152,849 mi+814 mi
- 07/02/2025152,863 mi+14 mi
- 07/04/2026156,762 mi+3,899 mi
Average of roughly 6,513 miles per year across 20 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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