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AJ05 ZWF

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,414 mi
Last recorded146,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 146,414 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,059 miles

Front cross member excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front behind wheel

Nearside Front behind wheel, corrosion to floor at mounting point.

Nearside Front forward of wheel, body mount excessive corrosion to floor at mounting point. Body still secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front behind wheel. corrosion to floor at mounting point.

Offside Front brake binding and sign of overheating

Offside Front forward of wheel, body mount excessive corrosion to floor at mounting point. Body still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 144,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative may be due to aim being so low (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member excessive corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front behind wheel

Nearside Front behind wheel, corrosion to floor at mounting point.

Nearside Front forward of wheel, body mount excessive corrosion to floor at mounting point. Body still secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front behind wheel. corrosion to floor at mounting point.

Offside Front brake binding and sign of overheating

Offside Front forward of wheel, body mount excessive corrosion to floor at mounting point. Body still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,076 miles

front valance holed and rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,677 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter poor condition

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,172 miles

brake pipes into load sensor corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 112,606 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,399 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,240 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 ZWF 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 83.3%.

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 AJ05 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

AJ05 ZWF is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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