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AK55 HDC

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,612 mi
Last recorded139,612 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HDC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 139,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,175 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 136,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 133,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 133,477 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 130,434 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 130,434 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 123,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,178 miles

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

Front both fog lamps damaged

Front both tyres on approx 3mm

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated badly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front both fog lamps damaged

Front both tyres on approx 3mm

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

There is evidence of an oil leak from the offside of engine which requires further investigation

Unable to get to the rear seatbelts to test them as the seats are full of tools and equipment.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 98,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and is starting to go out of shape

There is evidence of an oil leak from the offside of engine which requires further investigation

Unable to get to the rear seatbelts to test them as the seats are full of tools and equipment.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 91,090 miles

Bonnet damaged.

Both front fog lamps damaged.

Exterior body damaged.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F Outer lamp lense damaged.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Slight oil leak on front diff.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,090 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Bonnet damaged.

Both front fog lamps damaged.

Exterior body damaged.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/F Outer lamp lense damaged.

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

Slight oil leak on front diff.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,627 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,126 miles

O/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,617 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres low on tread

centre exhaust mounting poor

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,722 miles

all tyres low on tread

centre exhaust mounting poor

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,706 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing edges

small cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

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 HDC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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