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AJ05 UKP

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UKP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 168,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe securing bracket adrift

Pass 24 Sep 2024 168,232 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 167,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 167,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF lower also small stone chips LH upper.- Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 166,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working LHF turn signal side repeater not working - Replace bulb - PRS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF lower also small stone chips LH upper.- Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 161,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 161,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

wipers slow to clear

Pass 11 Sep 2020 157,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 152,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 150,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight play in offside front and nearside front steering assembly

Fail 5 Sep 2018 144,223 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in offside front and nearside front steering assembly

Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 133,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 114,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,094 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,137 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)

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 UKP is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKP, 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 AJ05 UKP registered?

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

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