2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · YA55 VMZ
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 134,036 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA55 VMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 134,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA55 VMZ 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 (YA55 VMZ) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 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 (15 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YA55 VMZ Mileage History
- 24/02/2023126,121 mi
- 24/03/2023126,129 mi+8 mi
- 16/05/2024130,006 mi+3,877 mi
- 22/05/2024130,053 mi+47 mi
- 30/05/2025134,036 mi+3,983 mi
Average of roughly 3,500 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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