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AV05 KFL

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,181 mi
Last recorded131,181 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KFL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,181 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 131,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 125,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pitman arm joint as marked in yellow chalk (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured part of leaf missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 116,967 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 116,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also o/s drop link shows excessive movement in steering assembly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle tyres/wheels of different size/ratio fitted on same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 98,172 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,062 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 88,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 843,375 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,915 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front shockabsorbers week

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,867 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front shockabsorbers week

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,902 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,600 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,815 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,504 miles

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

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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AV05 KFL is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV05 KFL, 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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AV05 KFL is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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