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AK05 PLF

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PLF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 153,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,700 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 117,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,497 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 2 Apr 2014 84,912 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,931 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 47,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,588 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 PLF is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PLF, 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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What year was AK05 PLF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK05 PLF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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