2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · RF05 BNX

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a stable maintenance record over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 13 November 2025 at 165,199 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This streak of clean passes dating back to 2021 indicates that the mechanical and safety components have remained within acceptable tolerance limits without recurring failures or deteriorating trends. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,867 miles per year. Between November 2021 at 153,764 miles and November 2025 at 165,199 miles, the vehicle covered 11,435 miles, showing reduced usage of roughly 2,850 miles per annum during that period. This low annual suggests regular, light use which often prevents the rapid degradation associated with long periods of stationary standing or high-intensity commercial work. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and body. Age-related issues on this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel mounting points, and rear suspension members which an MOT may not fully flag until structural perforation occurs. The buyer should also check the rubber bushings in the suspension arms for cracking, as these components perish over time regardless of the low mileage driven.