MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all under body corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all under body corroded
corroded under body
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
corroded under body
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff....... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff....... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
nearside front crossmember corroded......
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay...... (4.11 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
nearside front crossmember corroded......
Both front body mounts corroded and poor
Both front outer C/V boots cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front body mounts corroded and poor
Both front outer C/V boots cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust box mount broken
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust centre box strap corroded
o/s/f indicator insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
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AK55 GXU 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 70%.
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 AK55 GXU, 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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AK55 GXU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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