2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · NL05 USC
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 197,885 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Feb 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,885 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.
NL05 USC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2015
- 197,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL05 USC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (NL05 USC) between April 2008 and November 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
NL05 USC Mileage History
- 03/04/200834,926 mi
- 27/03/200971,144 mi+36,218 mi
- 12/04/201099,177 mi+28,033 mi
- 12/04/201099,177 mi
- 13/09/2011134,611 mi+35,434 mi
- 13/09/2011134,644 mi+33 mi
- 03/10/2012156,134 mi+21,490 mi
- 23/10/2013168,124 mi+11,990 mi
- 10/11/2014181,185 mi+13,061 mi
- 26/11/2015197,885 mi+16,700 mi
- 26/11/2015197,885 mi
Average of roughly 21,310 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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