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55 GSD

2014 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,803 mi
Last recorded197,803 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ranger72,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 GSD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 197,803 miles

Handbrake lever high.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 188,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Aug 2024 188,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 70 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever high

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Aug 2024 188,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 70 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever high

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 May 2023 161,092 miles

Park brake lever high

Fail 5 Apr 2023 158,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Park brake lever high with very little reserve travel

Fail 12 Apr 2022 123,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Park brake lever high with very little reserve travel

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 91,861 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 91,861 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,826 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,788 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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55 GSD is a 2014 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 GSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Ranger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 GSD registered?

55 GSD is a 2014 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 2014.

Is 55 GSD safe to buy?

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