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AJ54 RBZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,986 mi
Last recorded182,986 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RBZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 182,986 miles

Front Wings corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 177,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 170,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 160,991 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 151,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under side very muddy.

Fail 7 Apr 2021 151,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under side very muddy.

Pass 28 May 2020 143,197 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 134,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,998 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 116,998 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2016 108,071 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 108,071 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyres wearing on inner edge.

steering idler arm rubber bushes perished.

Pass 24 May 2014 88,498 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but system is still supported

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,027 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,949 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,848 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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AJ54 RBZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ54 RBZ, 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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AJ54 RBZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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