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AK55 VAV

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,611 mi
Last recorded99,611 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VAV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,611 miles

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

Front fog lamps damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,709 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper corroded and holed (taped up ,no sharps)

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cracked and temp repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,091 miles

Front bumper corroded ,sharps tapped up

Front fog lamps u/s

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp lense damaged (no white light to rear) (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air con belt shreaded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screew in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 81,749 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing screew in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,714 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps damaged

Front undertray fitted covering testable items

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,225 miles

Front both fog lights broken and not working

Nearside Front oil leak (oil filter)

Offside Front door mirror has small crack in it

Offside Front fuel pipe corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,225 miles

Front both fog lights broken and not working

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front oil leak (oil filter)

Offside Front door mirror has small crack in it

Offside Front fuel pipe corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2016 46,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre old & perished

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre old & perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2016 46,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre old & perished

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre old & perished

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,056 miles

All tyres showing signs of age

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 43,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All tyres showing signs of age

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,201 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,564 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken (exhaust secure)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,944 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 VAV is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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