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AJ55 YKZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator/fan cowling missing

Rear bumper bar slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Rear prop shaft drive flange bolt missing

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

timing/fuel pump belt cover damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2024 125,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working No nearside indicators work. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative No nearside hazard lights. (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working And insecure. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Indicator lens is broken.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Radiator fan cowling is missing.

Rear prop drive flange bolt missing.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,106 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 116,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 102,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,695 miles

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,886 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop center mount bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 95,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 90,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,150 miles

front pads look low recommend to have wheels removed to be checked

rear propshaft hardy spicer has play

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,308 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,221 miles

tool box fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspetion of seat belts

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,542 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,965 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 YKZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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