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AJ55 HFZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 118,230 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X 2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 118,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X 2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,074 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2023 113,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,957 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,887 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f lower shock absorber bushes some wear

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 27,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,773 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,069 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,702 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,800 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 HFZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

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

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