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AJ05 ZWR

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,772 mi
Last recorded173,772 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZWR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 173,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,983 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings viewed in engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all front to rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing to bulkhead viewed in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre both edges heavily worn

rear exhaust hanger almost detached through corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 166,679 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3x hangers missing through corrosion and centre box strap corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted trim broken off leaving sharp protruding pieces (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner wings viewed in engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all front to rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing to bulkhead viewed in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre both edges heavily worn

rear exhaust hanger almost detached through corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 154,935 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyre have slight uneven wear to the edges/feathering

rear exhaust hanger partially detached through corrosion but still secure

Fail 17 Oct 2019 154,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end securing nut has no locking device and is likely to become loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "A" arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyre have slight uneven wear to the edges/feathering

rear exhaust hanger partially detached through corrosion but still secure

Fail 25 Sep 2019 154,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 137,662 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front driveshaft gaitors damaged but not exsesive

Pass 23 May 2017 125,256 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer half of treads and outer edge heavily scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 places (8.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre outer edge heavily scrubbed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General all over corrosion to all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 124,923 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened Securing bolt loose and holes in bracket worn/elongated (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened Securing bolt loose and holes in bracket worn/elongated (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play On steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer half of treads and outer edge heavily scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 places (8.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre outer edge heavily scrubbed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General all over corrosion to all chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,454 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion to all chassis

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Steering idler arm/pitman arm has slight play in a balljoint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 places (8.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger partially detached through corrosion

Tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2015 104,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,183 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,305 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)

front brake imbalance 20 percent

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,523 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 ZWR is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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