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AK55 HJA

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HJA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 112,215 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis/chassis rails,floor pan,all suspension and all brake components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended...235/75/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis/chassis rails,floor pan,all suspension and all brake components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended...235/75/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,780 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,chassis/chassis rails,all suspension and all brake components

Fail 18 Oct 2019 105,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,chassis/chassis rails,all suspension and all brake components

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back.......Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back......Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

condition of exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both registration plate lights seem slightly dim..... Replacement recommended

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,499 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,981 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,193 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 64,193 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,221 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

mud under vehicle

offside front drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,197 miles

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

mud under vehicle

offside front drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,289 miles

Corrosion To Fuel Pipes (Front)

Mud Under Vehicle

O/S/F Drive Shaft seal Leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,311 miles

Advise; all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,175 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 HJA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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