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AJ55 HBG

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,761 mi
Last recorded78,761 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,709 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,873 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 HBG is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HBG, 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 AJ55 HBG registered?

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

Is AJ55 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 HBG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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