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AJ05 RLO

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RLO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 115,232 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 105,043 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,398 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator lamp broken

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,284 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator lamp broken

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,859 miles

all bushes perished but not excessively deteriorated

all suspension components corroded

brake pipes corroded and pitted but none considered excessive

front chassis out riggers corroded but not yet excessive

front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 89,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all bushes perished but not excessively deteriorated

all suspension components corroded

brake pipes corroded and pitted but none considered excessive

front chassis out riggers corroded but not yet excessive

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,663 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,662 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked along lower edge not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,470 miles

tyres perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,470 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,665 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

rear number plate worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 212,989 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 21,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ05 RLO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ05 RLO, 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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AJ05 RLO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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