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AJ55 HDC

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

256,108 mi
Last recorded256,108 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 256,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2026 256,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded

front brake hoses brackets insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2025 249,168 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 249,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 242,751 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 236,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drop arm slight play

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front drop arm slight play

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 223,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2021 210,176 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 199,757 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket and rear silencer circumference-bracket corroded through

Fuel pipes corroding

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight lag in opperation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 199,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe bracket and rear silencer circumference-bracket corroded through

Fuel pipes corroding

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight lag in opperation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 190,106 miles

General underside corrosion including some components

Exhaust front pipe bracket and rear silencer circumference-bracket corroded through

Fuel pipes corroding

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively some advanced pad wear also (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake valve may be seizing?

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 179,616 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Localized brake pipes corrosion

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Slight bind, offside front brake

Fail 13 Feb 2018 179,616 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroding

Localized brake pipes corrosion

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Slight bind, offside front brake

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 169,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of front disc's corroded (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 15 Feb 2016 159,272 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

centre windscreen chipped

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 12 Feb 2015 149,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear steel brake pipes previously greased

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 132,228 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

fuel pipes are slightly coroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 122,298 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,779 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,137 miles

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

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 HDC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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