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AO05 EZA

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EZA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,305 miles

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

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

all cross members and underside of vehicle becoming corroded

bumper mountings corroded not likely to become detached

fuel pipes corr0ded

play at front wheels when jacked

Fail 14 Jan 2021 141,287 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides and within the prescribed areas . fuel tank and other components obstructing a full view. I would recommend a full inspection of the chassis to give a true evaluation of the extent of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight play found at the road wheel when jacked

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

all cross members corroded especially on the rear

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,812 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight freeplay at front wheels when jacked

underside of vehicle becoming corroded needs wax oiling

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,489 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 126,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,601 miles

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

Nearside steering idler arm ball joint slight free play

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,750 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 77,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front fog lights not working

Nearside front bumper/wing trim missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front fog lights not working

Nearside front bumper/wing trim missing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,693 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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AO05 EZA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 EZA, 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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AO05 EZA is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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