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AK55 GXU

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,323 mi
Last recorded148,323 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GXU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 148,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 148,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,090 miles

corroded under body

Fail 19 Oct 2022 136,089 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

corroded under body

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,968 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 128,965 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 127,035 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front crossmember corroded......

Fail 8 Oct 2019 127,028 miles

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......

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,793 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,792 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 121,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,843 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,165 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,160 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,879 miles

exhaust centre box strap corroded

o/s/f indicator insecure

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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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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