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AK05 PFY

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,767 mi
Last recorded35,767 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 35,767 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 34,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,390 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in edges of tread areas slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,133 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust silencer hanging bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 28,483 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust silencer hanging bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,024 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 26,993 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 25,353 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 25,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,385 miles

exhaust hanger bracket broken but exhaust still securely fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,760 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 8,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,579 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 PFY is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 AK05 PFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 PFY registered?

AK05 PFY is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 PFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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