CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK55 GYO

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,711 mi
Last recorded171,711 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GYO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 171,711 miles

Front Both drop links have slight movement

Front Brake pipes to flexis corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 6 Sep 2018 168,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 168,681 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour x2 side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play x2 on each side front shown to customer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chasis legs + inner arches corroded, fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,794 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front shocker bushes worn

Fail 7 Mar 2017 155,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement n/s/r leaf rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 144,700 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 138,322 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 130,804 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 121,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,836 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 99,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,274 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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK55 GYO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK55 GYO?

You can check the full history of AK55 GYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK55 GYO registered?

AK55 GYO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AK55 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 GYO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK55 GYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK55 GYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.