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AK05 POJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,341 mi
Last recorded157,341 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 157,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged bare wire /fouling tyre (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe and flexi insecure at inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/ wing near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded support (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner arch/ wing (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml not illuminated

fueltank stone guard corroded

various upper + underside body/ body mounts and front xmember and load area corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,652 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

outer body panels holed an corroded but not likely to hurt anyone

Fail 16 Mar 2023 153,633 miles

Nearside Outer 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 bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

outer body panels holed an corroded but not likely to hurt anyone

Pass 18 Mar 2022 149,092 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear buck corroded and hole in places

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 149,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear buck corroded and hole in places

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 139,085 miles

Nearside and Offside front inner arch's , whilst not structural , have incomplete repairs.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting plate is seriously reduced in thickness due to corrosion. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 139,085 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front inner arch's , whilst not structural , have incomplete repairs.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting plate is seriously reduced in thickness due to corrosion. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,334 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 135,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,410 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 130,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 125,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,198 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,905 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,394 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 84,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,834 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 72,834 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 POJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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