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A18 RTH

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RTH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s and o/s front body mounts corroded

advise slight play in steering links

advise temp fuel cap fitted

advise underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 84,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

under side of vehicle is corroded, floor, steering and suspension

Fail 8 Jan 2024 82,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

under side of vehicle is corroded, floor, steering and suspension

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,805 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 68,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

advise chassis corroded

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system corroded

advise nearside and offside front floors corroded

advise o/s door mirror glass cracked

advise tca arm bushes spliting

Fail 19 Jan 2022 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

advise chassis corroded

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front exhaust clamp broken but still secure

advise nearside and offside front floors corroded

advise o/s door mirror glass cracked

advise tca arm bushes spliting

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front floor section corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 58,631 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mount corroded/broken

centre exhuast joint has one bolt broken/missing

chassis corroded

nearside and offside front floor section corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,234 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres poor condition

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Flootpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 53,770 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres poor condition

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Flootpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,204 miles

Centre exhaust box hanger rusted away

Centre exhaust broken bolt creating small blow

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,653 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2012 42,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,705 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 37,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,538 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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A18 RTH is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A18 RTH, 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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A18 RTH is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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