No, WL55 ECW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for WL55 ECW?

The MOT for WL55 ECW is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of WL55 ECW?

The recorded mileage for WL55 ECW is 120,528 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WL55 ECW ULEZ compliant?

No, WL55 ECW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does WL55 ECW have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, WL55 ECW is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · WL55 ECW

WL55 ECW

2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 120,528 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: FORD RANGER
Year / Origin: 2005 · Truro
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 25/10/2024
Road Tax: Untaxed (03/06/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 120,528 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/10/2024

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 03/06/2024

Mileage: 120,528 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 2500cc

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WL55 ECW Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
120,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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WL55 ECW Mileage History

01/09/2022110,782 mi
05/09/2022110,817 mi+35 mi
13/10/2023120,438 mi+9,621 mi
27/10/2023120,528 mi+90 mi

Average of roughly 8,451 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

WL55 ECW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 08:07

MOT Analysis

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 (WL55 ECW) between September 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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