2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · WN55 EKO
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,384 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,384 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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WN55 EKO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 131,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 EKO 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 (WN55 EKO) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))”; “Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
WN55 EKO Mileage History
- 29/03/2022122,044 mi
- 15/05/2023129,669 mi+7,625 mi
- 23/05/2023129,681 mi+12 mi
- 06/06/2024131,384 mi+1,703 mi
Average of roughly 4,264 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ranger Mk5 (P703)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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