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AK05 RMU

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

217,095 mi
Last recorded217,095 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 217,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 205,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 197,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front floor under vehicle in very poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2022 191,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2021 182,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 172,954 miles

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

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

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

both cv boots perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2019 163,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 153,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 144,174 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 144,174 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,248 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 134,248 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiperblades poor

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,794 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 25 Jul 2008 28,988 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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