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AK55 UZE

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,299 miles

Front fog lights not working

Front fuel pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,602 miles

Fuel pipes badly corroded (front lower area)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded (in area of hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly affecting operation of brake performance (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 69,005 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,243 miles

Coolant close to min level

Fail 10 Jul 2023 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant close to min level

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

various underside/component corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2022 67,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

various underside/component corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,664 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Front Floor Pans On Inner Wing Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,781 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc inner faces slightly corroded

slight brake bind to offside front

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,908 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust strap / bracket broken but exhaust remains supported

offside front disc inner face corroding

slight bind to front brakes

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

center exhaust silencer hanger strap corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,994 miles

center exhaust silencer hanger strap corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,485 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,675 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,675 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 31,942 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,807 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 UZE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZE, 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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What year was AK55 UZE registered?

AK55 UZE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 UZE safe to buy?

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