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AV05 KFX

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KFX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 141,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front fog lamps lens missing, and not working.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency 19%.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 139,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front fog lamps lens missing and not working.

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

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency 18%.

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front and offside rear when turned by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front fog lamp lens missing lamps not working.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively When turned by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 136,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front fog lamp lens missing lamps not working.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively When turned by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 134,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front fog lamps lens missing, offside not working.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished and cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 134,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front fog lamps lens missing, offside not working.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp assembly. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp flashing when indicator and hazard are on.

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished and cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 131,322 miles

Both front fog lamps lens broken, Offside not working.

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

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

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

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished and cracked.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 131,322 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Centre. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Both front fog lamps lens broken, Offside not working.

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

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

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

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

Nearside Steering idler ball joint dust cover perished and cracked.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 127,872 miles

Both front fog lights broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 127,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front fog lights broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,834 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,338 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear seats folded down

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,371 miles

Vehicle under carriage covered in mud and dirt

Fail 19 Apr 2018 98,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle under carriage covered in mud and dirt

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,836 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,130 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,375 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,442 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,967 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

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 KFX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 AV05 KFX, 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 KFX is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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