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AJ55 HJD

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,094 mi
Last recorded122,094 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HJD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 122,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 118,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 115,384 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,591 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2023 111,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,612 miles

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 104,063 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 101,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,293 miles

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play joint off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,293 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play joint off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,364 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect 70-80% worn approx.. (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,265 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,660 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,685 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,022 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 HJD is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc 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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

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

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