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AK55 UXB

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,299 mi
Last recorded144,299 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 144,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 137,063 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 137,063 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,160 miles

exhaust has been shortened but is not noisy

front brake pads starting to wear thin

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,013 miles

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

n/s/r body outrigger corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2021 116,865 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

n/s/r body outrigger corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,216 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,863 miles

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))

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

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator dull

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,597 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator dull

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brakes only just met balance application requirements

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,864 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters cracking and perished

brake pipes to lsv painted

n/side rear tyre getting low

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,842 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters cracked and perished

both front tyres getting low

rear brake pipes starting to to corrode at lsv

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,498 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,523 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 UXB is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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