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AK05 YXG

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,034 mi
Last recorded143,034 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 143,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 134,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket rusted away [system secure]

front lower valance rusted in places [not structural]

front windscreen damaged in lower areas [not affecting driver vision]

general underbody corrosion to all areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 131,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 131,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front between fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,194 miles

front windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Apr 2016 127,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer 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)

front windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view of the road

play in front prop shaft universal joint bearings

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efficiency on nearside (3.7.B.6b)

rear prop shaft universal joint bearings collapsed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,230 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mountings rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2015 113,230 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mountings rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,766 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,766 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 57,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,429 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 33,313 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YXG is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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