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AF55 ZDA

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

134,400 mi
Last recorded134,400 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 121,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 116,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,272 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 ZDA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ZDA, 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 AF55 ZDA registered?

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

Is AF55 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 ZDA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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