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AD54 WML

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WML
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 129,793 miles

Front Bumper corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Body corrosion

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,306 miles

Slight play to steering components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play to steering components

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 101,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,192 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,800 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 86,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,749 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,117 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,330 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AD54 WML is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD54 WML, 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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AD54 WML is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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