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AK55 HJE

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,031 mi
Last recorded159,031 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 159,031 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity bad earth on rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank shield inscure

Fail 20 Jul 2018 159,031 miles

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

Shock absorbers insecurely attached both front bottom shocker bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity bad earth on rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank shield inscure

Pass 14 Jul 2017 149,511 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 149,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 142,955 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 142,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,778 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 136,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,580 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013
Fail 12 Sep 2013 120,216 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 106,970 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,956 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 HJE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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