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AJ55 HCH

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HCH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine coolant bottle very low .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine coolant bottle very low .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,646 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,768 miles

front pair wipers have small splits

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 HCH is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

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

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