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AJ54 XAE

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,560 mi
Last recorded83,560 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XAE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

underside surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2025 83,527 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,237 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight seepage of grease

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,998 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 78,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,713 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both No. plate lights dim

exhaust mounting weak

Pass 23 May 2019 75,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,061 miles

Rear exhaust box band broken/corroded. Exhaust still secure

Fail 25 May 2017 70,061 miles

Rear exhaust box band broken/corroded. Exhaust still secure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,734 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,737 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 58,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 55,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust mounting loose but not insecure at present

Pass 29 May 2012 55,224 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting loose but not insecure at present

Fail 22 Dec 2010 50,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,472 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,093 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 28,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XAE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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