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AF55 YVU

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,842 mi
Last recorded190,842 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YVU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2025 190,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

has corrosion under body, sills, chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 22 Mar 2024 181,422 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

both rear shockers corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 180,135 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring corroded and splayed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring corroded and splayed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front rad / bumper support crossmember corroded rear bed mounts and mount supports corroded noise from rear brake drum on wheel rotation

steering drop arms play in ball joints and shafts ns and os front

Fail 8 Mar 2023 180,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring corroded and splayed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened spring corroded and splayed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front rad / bumper support crossmember corroded rear bed mounts and mount supports corroded noise from rear brake drum on wheel rotation

steering drop arms play in ball joints and shafts ns and os front

Pass 25 Jan 2022 178,658 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear prop shaft missing

Fail 6 Jan 2022 178,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pit man arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear prop shaft missing

Pass 8 Jan 2021 175,135 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front rear lower section of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 175,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front rear lower section of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 174,005 miles

Both front anti roll bar linkage bushes slightly worn

Under body of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2019 166,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 143,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,241 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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AF55 YVU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF55 YVU, 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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AF55 YVU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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