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AJ55 GZR

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,899 mi
Last recorded67,899 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GZR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 67,899 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm / idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,671 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 60,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,553 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,847 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,151 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,952 miles

(3.6E.4)The brake load sensing valve internal mechanism may not be functioning as designed

(3.8)The service brake performance test results obtained during the roller brake test record results of;Service Brake 45%, and Parking Brake;19%, the rear service brakes

(4.1E.1)The nearside front (Passenger's)side tyre outer shoulder is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside front (driver's)side tyre outer shoulder is wearing unevenly

(7.1.1b)The centre exhaust silencer supporting bracket is excessively deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST, FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Slight engine oil leak present

efficiency is not accurate enough during testing,therefore the Decelerometer Brake Test has been performed and it appears from the recorded results that the brakes, Service and Parking are ready for service or repairs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,526 miles

(7.1.1b)The centre silencer support bracket is excessively deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,526 miles

(7.1.1b)The centre silencer support bracket is excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GZR is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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