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AJ54 XBM

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,769 mi
Last recorded58,769 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XBM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,769 miles

Front lower suspension arms slight rust

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

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

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

Offside Front to rear fuel lines slight corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 at compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body of back off vehicle under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all chassis and outriggers slight rust

Fail 3 Feb 2026 58,762 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x member in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front lower suspension arms slight rust

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

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

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

Offside Front to rear fuel lines slight corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 at compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body of back off vehicle under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all chassis and outriggers slight rust

Pass 3 Feb 2025 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle clean and protect carried out

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,054 miles

Front Corrosion next to body mounting

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake binding by hand

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 next to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,493 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Various body and chassis corrosion.

Fail 1 Feb 2023 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Various body and chassis corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 56,903 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,232 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,514 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,258 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,569 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link snapped (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,954 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 34,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XBM is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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