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AK55 HFB

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,674 mi
Last recorded177,674 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 177,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 173,704 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 169,377 miles

Chassis slight corrosion

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 165,488 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 28 Jun 2019 161,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear leaf spring bushes worn

chassis slightly corroded

engine light on

front shocker bush worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 25 Jun 2018 155,816 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,949 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 152,949 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,665 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 140,665 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 136,610 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 136,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,802 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 106,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,215 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,517 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 HFB is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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