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AD05 OJA

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

184,561 mi
Last recorded184,561 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OJA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 184,561 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 175,732 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member/radiator mount badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively central uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 175,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member/radiator mount badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively central uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 168,669 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front most cross member corroded/holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlight deteriorated

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop middle UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 168,669 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front most cross member corroded/holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlight deteriorated

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop middle UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 161,368 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle under-side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded/holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe/hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlight slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

X2 Exhaust hangers broken

Pass 20 Jul 2021 151,419 miles

Both Headlights deteriorated

Front, Middle and Rear exhaust hangers broken

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 151,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both Headlights deteriorated

Front, Middle and Rear exhaust hangers broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF an OSR worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box slight movement slight play detected at steering wheel

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 145,261 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross bean/bumper beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box slight movement slight play detected at steering wheel

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement slight play detected at steering wheel (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,175 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,955 miles

cant see condition of brake pads

o/s front brake sticks slightly

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,485 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,679 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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AD05 OJA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD05 OJA, 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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AD05 OJA is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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