2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · WG55 HZD
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 128,940 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 HZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2026
- 128,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 HZD 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 (WG55 HZD) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside rear low on efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
WG55 HZD Mileage History
- 01/12/2023119,722 mi
- 01/12/2023119,722 mi
- 12/12/2024124,695 mi+4,973 mi
- 13/12/2024124,700 mi+5 mi
- 10/03/2026128,940 mi+4,240 mi
Average of roughly 4,057 miles per year across 5 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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