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AK05 OTL

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OTL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,593 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,262 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,171 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front bumpstop missing

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,788 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside registration plate lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chassis rails corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,786 miles

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

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside registration plate lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chassis rails corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,143 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 265/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips x3 (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,042 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 101,273 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,965 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 92,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,357 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AK05 OTL is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK05 OTL, 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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AK05 OTL is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 OTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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