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VF55 RCZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 98,696 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,288 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has a slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2020 92,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 88,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 85,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 75,595 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working Front/rear and repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge worn in a patch (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front/rear and repeater (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,552 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 72,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 66,553 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 59,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Fail 27 May 2014 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Pass 20 May 2013 51,542 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 43,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 36,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,554 miles

wiper showing signs of wear

Pass 11 May 2009 22,920 miles

cuts in treads of both rear tyres close to cords

slight damage offside front indicator lamp

slight side wall damage offside front tyre

wipers worn

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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VF55 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 89,399 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 VF55 RCZ, 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 21 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF55 RCZ registered?

VF55 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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