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AJ54 XAT

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,633 mi
Last recorded131,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XAT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear springs rear shackle bushes slightly worn

drivers electric window not working

nearside dash illumination not working

nearside front shock absorber lower bush worn, advise replacing

nearside rear shock absorber shield rusting away

offside and nearside front drive shaft c/v gaiters in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe at limit valve rusty

slight harshness in nearside front wheel bearing, advise attention

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,451 miles

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)

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

drivers door window not opening

nearside rear shock absorber shield rusting away

offside rear brake pipe to hose rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,724 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

front drive shaft c/v gaiters cracking in between flutes

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,754 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

rear propshaft fore and aft u/j joints badly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 101,754 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear propshaft fore and aft u/j joints badly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 90,495 miles

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

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

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

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

advise moving windscreen stickers

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,495 miles

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

advise moving windscreen stickers

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,801 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,801 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 62,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,633 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 XAT is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAT, 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 AJ54 XAT registered?

AJ54 XAT is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is AJ54 XAT safe to buy?

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