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AK05 UMZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,779 mi
Last recorded134,779 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UMZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,779 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 134,779 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,298 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 123,297 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,611 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,554 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,065 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,593 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,275 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 77,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,728 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,728 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,309 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,570 miles

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

center exhaust bracket

corrsion under jeep

front crossmember corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,894 miles

deep corrosion showing on front suspension/steering & braking components

Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,894 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

deep corrosion showing on front suspension/steering & braking components

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,401 miles

corrosion on chassis

temp repaor on fog light

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,159 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 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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