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AF55 ZDU

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,237 mi
Last recorded72,237 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZDU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,237 miles

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 Nov 2024 70,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,453 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,533 miles

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 over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,179 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,472 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,967 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 ZDU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

AF55 ZDU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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