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AK55 YPL

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YPL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 68,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 152,541 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Rear prop shaft uj has play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 152,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 226,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 226,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front bracket to brake hose insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 221,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mount deteriorating

rear propshaft u/j deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2014 221,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers inner door handle loose

front exhaust mount deteriorating

offside front abs wire insecure

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

rear propshaft u/j deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2013 207,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 207,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 156,353 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 156,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust brackets corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,457 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,076 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low in the middles

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 YPL is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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