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2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · YF55 VGA

YF55 VGA

2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/11/2005. Recorded mileage 152,664 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD RANGER
Year / Origin
2005 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/01/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,664 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/01/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2500cc

YF55 VGA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2024
  • 152,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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YF55 VGA Mileage History

  1. 20/10/2021152,204 mi
  2. 24/06/2022152,238 mi+34 mi
  3. 15/01/2024152,664 mi+426 mi

Average of roughly 206 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

YF55 VGA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 22:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (YF55 VGA) between October 2021 and January 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 January 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: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.

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