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AK55 HEU

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,395 mi
Last recorded91,395 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HEU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,395 miles

Exhaust system insecure securing strap snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside heavily soiled

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front subframe mounting area corrosion

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

n/s/r lense damage

o/s/f wing corrosion

undersid corrosion

underside soiled

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackety snapped

underside corrosion/soiled

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rears (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember behind bumper corroded

n/s/r lense damage

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,617 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,895 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,765 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,168 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,146 miles

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

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

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 HEU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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