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AJ55 GZE

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,374 mi
Last recorded155,374 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GZE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged /o/s/f wing damaged/n/s/r panel damage

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 155,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2xmounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank guard insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged /o/s/f wing damaged/n/s/r panel damage

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 149,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around rear spring mounting point heavily under sealed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring mounting point corroded heavily under sealed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Jan 2022 149,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corroded around rear spring mounting point heavily under sealed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring mounting point corroded heavily under sealed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front indicator indicator slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front wing hole but covered in tape

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & cross member covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 135,332 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f lamp damaged light output not reduced

n/s/r lamp damaged light output not reduced

Fail 17 Dec 2019 135,332 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f lamp damaged light output not reduced

n/s/r lamp damaged light output not reduced

Pass 31 Dec 2018 128,120 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 128,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear were goes into brake limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded loop pipe on brake limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced supports for spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,408 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 112,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,647 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,125 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 86,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,968 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,968 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,941 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,345 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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AJ55 GZE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ55 GZE, 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 GZE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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