2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · LS05 EWE
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 122,410 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 EWE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 122,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 EWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (LS05 EWE) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS05 EWE Mileage History
- 01/09/200835,727 mi
- 21/08/200947,458 mi+11,731 mi
- 09/08/201052,392 mi+4,934 mi
- 02/08/201155,120 mi+2,728 mi
- 03/08/201258,328 mi+3,208 mi
- 03/08/201258,328 mi
- 05/08/201361,293 mi+2,965 mi
- 06/08/201464,318 mi+3,025 mi
- 12/08/201567,716 mi+3,398 mi
- 19/08/201567,720 mi+4 mi
- 08/08/201670,645 mi+2,925 mi
- 08/08/201773,298 mi+2,653 mi
- 13/08/201875,922 mi+2,624 mi
- 17/08/201875,959 mi+37 mi
- 13/08/201978,225 mi+2,266 mi
- 13/08/202079,153 mi+928 mi
- 14/08/202179,623 mi+470 mi
- 18/08/202179,638 mi+15 mi
- 26/08/202284,300 mi+4,662 mi
- 21/08/202390,807 mi+6,507 mi
- 25/08/202390,810 mi+3 mi
- 27/08/202497,062 mi+6,252 mi
- 28/08/202497,099 mi+37 mi
- 02/09/2025108,489 mi+11,390 mi
- 05/09/2025108,493 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/2026122,410 mi+13,917 mi
- 04/09/2026122,410 mi
Average of roughly 4,814 miles per year across 27 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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