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AK55 HDE

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HDE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 141,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both and blades not tested for clearing (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both front broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 235/75x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing holed

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both mid body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,546 miles

Both front body mounts on crossmember badly corroded

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 131,546 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis at leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front body mounts on crossmember badly corroded

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,634 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 121,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,438 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake spring under vehicle broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near to rear shock absorber and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,431 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake spring under vehicle broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near to rear shock absorber and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing

Pass 26 Aug 2019 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise all steering and suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2019 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise all steering and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,196 miles

advise surface corrosion on steering and suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,105 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,484 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,523 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,365 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,205 miles

exhaust system heavy carbon biuld up

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,128 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
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AK55 HDE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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