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AJ55 BWK

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,813 mi
Last recorded249,813 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BWK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 249,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 20 Aug 2024 246,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded near to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

corrosion to offside front floor to bulkhead near to body mounting

Pass 17 Aug 2023 240,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead and floor on nearside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft, front facing joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion near to body mountings, nearside front and offside front

front crossmember behind bumper heavily corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 236,200 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 231,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all other brake pipes greased or undersealed

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing

front crossmember /radiator support heavily corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 227,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front fog lights broken

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2020 227,513 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front fog lights broken

both front outer cv boots deteriorated

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2019 223,301 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 223,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 202,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 202,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 179,210 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 110,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 88,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,454 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

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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AJ55 BWK is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 BWK, 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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AJ55 BWK is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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