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AJ55 YPG

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,022 mi
Last recorded128,022 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YPG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 128,022 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all previous welding repairs undersealed at time of test, inspection limited

underside undersealed

Fail 1 May 2024 128,019 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all previous welding repairs undersealed at time of test, inspection limited

underside undersealed

Fail 26 Oct 2023 128,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mounting under pass foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting at driverts foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting near lkeaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely rear brakes locking up (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis coroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside coroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,203 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 127,196 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated middle U/J (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,233 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chassis rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,226 miles

underside rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 164,430 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s front fog lamp broken

rear seatbelts not checked

under side and chassis rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2018 164,420 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember behind towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember behind towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s front fog lamp broken

rear seatbelts not checked

under side and chassis rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 161,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 157,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2016 157,737 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 153,903 miles

managment light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 153,898 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

managment light on

Fail 24 Feb 2015 153,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s suspension lower than o/s

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 2 May 2014 150,404 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2014 150,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

brake test was not carried pout due to o/s/f brake bind

Pass 14 Feb 2013 143,905 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering

Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 136,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,773 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 129,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 118,112 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,112 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,640 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 YPG is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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