2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · VU55 WPE
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 208,615 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,615 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.
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VU55 WPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 208,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 WPE 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 (VU55 WPE) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
VU55 WPE Mileage History
- 15/07/2022195,311 mi
- 17/07/2023200,773 mi+5,462 mi
- 30/07/2024204,872 mi+4,099 mi
- 06/08/2024204,872 mi
- 26/01/2026208,615 mi+3,743 mi
Average of roughly 3,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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