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AO05 ZXH

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,487 mi
Last recorded173,487 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZXH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 173,487 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 172,835 miles

Front x member rusted (holed)

Nearside Front floor heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Inner sill rusted not holed

Nearside Rear pick up butt holed near mounting

Offside Front floor heavily corroded and holed

Offside Inner sill rusted not holed

Fail 2 Feb 2021 172,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front x member rusted (holed)

Nearside Front floor heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Inner sill rusted not holed

Nearside Rear pick up butt holed near mounting

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor heavily corroded and holed

Offside Inner sill rusted not holed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 146,079 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 141,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainline pipes along chassis rail by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes by back plates (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe from compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft likely to become detached rear u/j excessively worn and loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 121,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 110,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 110,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,122 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all engine auxillary drive belts require adjustment

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,122 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all engine auxillary drive belts require adjustment

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,601 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2010 89,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on their outer edges

front number plate slightly damaged and starting to de-laminate

rear axle noisey

Fail 13 May 2010 89,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on their outer edges

rear axle noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 70,629 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 ZXH is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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