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AL55 ALS

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,998 mi
Last recorded182,998 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 ALS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 182,998 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Feb 2015 182,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 169,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 169,703 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 158,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 150,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 136,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 115,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,220 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre box bracket corroded

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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AL55 ALS is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AL55 ALS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL55 ALS?

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What year was AL55 ALS registered?

AL55 ALS is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AL55 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 ALS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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