2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · WK55 WUG
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 141,360 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK55 WUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 141,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK55 WUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (WK55 WUG) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
WK55 WUG Mileage History
- 16/09/2022100,015 mi
- 23/09/2022100,017 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2025137,999 mi+37,982 mi
- 22/05/2026141,360 mi+3,361 mi
Average of roughly 11,239 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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