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AK05 PKU

2005 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,254 mi
Last recorded193,254 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PKU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 193,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 193,254 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing CENTRE BUCKLE (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 189,980 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 180,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 165,765 miles

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

o/s/f c/v gaiter twisted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 151,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 151,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded end near hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak eng bay ()

Rear propshaft has play

Fail 24 Feb 2017 137,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded end near hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak eng bay ()

Rear propshaft has play

Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 115,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 95,651 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

some body damage

underbody has surface rust

Fail 12 Mar 2015 95,650 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chip in screen

some body damage

underbody has surface rust

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,341 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,021 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box support bracket strap broken

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,767 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 PKU 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 68.2%.

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

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