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AK05 PFG

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,865 mi
Last recorded132,865 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PFG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOP CHASSIS MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM COMPENSATOR TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Feb 2021 124,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 110,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,128 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,881 miles

Limescale around top of Rad

O/S headlight pattern blurry

Slight play in steering system

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,881 miles

Limescale around top of Rad

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S headlight pattern blurry

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering system

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,384 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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AK05 PFG is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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