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AJ05 RSO

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,247 mi
Last recorded164,247 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RSO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 164,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 164,130 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 152,843 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 May 2021 152,843 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 141,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 137,092 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both... (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm from swivel box....chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion around chassis front and rear.

Fail 8 May 2019 136,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both... (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm from swivel box....chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion around chassis front and rear.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,274 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has a crack in a line not in the drivers view at time of test.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has started to perish/crack.

Nearside Rear light lens has a small crack.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting. (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion rear chassis around suspension mountings and body mounting points.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 128,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has a crack in a line not in the drivers view at time of test.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has started to perish/crack.

Nearside Rear light lens has a small crack.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting. (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion rear chassis around suspension mountings and body mounting points.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,666 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,083 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,332 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,855 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,918 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded and cracked,but not effecting mounting of exhaust at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,319 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,478 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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AJ05 RSO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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