MOT Status
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134,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning free'd up (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubbers missing .....centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
coolant low possible leak
front fog light glass missing on both sides
heavely wax oyled
high level stop lamp
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front fogs inoperative
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
center exhaust bracket
corrsion under jeep
front crossmember corrosion
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front valance corroded/holed
slight corrosion front suspension components
slight corrosion to chassis
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
front valance corroded/holed
slight corrosion front suspension components
slight corrosion to chassis
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
all brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
deep corrosion showing on front & rear suspension & braking components, steering components & most areas of chassis
deep corrosion showing on front suspension/steering & braking components
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
deep corrosion showing on front suspension/steering & braking components
corrosion on chassis
temp repaor on fog light
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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AK05 UMZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UMZ, 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 UMZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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