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AV05 YHS

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YHS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 168,170 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flex slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 162,358 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 158,017 miles

Front front bumper support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Floor heavily corroded, holed, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Floor heavily corroded, holed, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, but not within drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

also general corrosion to underside components and suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2023 157,893 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front bumper support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Floor heavily corroded, holed, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Floor heavily corroded, holed, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, but not within drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

also general corrosion to underside components and suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2022 154,376 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front front bumper support heavily corroded (non-structural)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner damaged, out of drives view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 154,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,599 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 146,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,180 miles

both front and rear prop-shaft universal joints have slight play

both rear tyre wearing down on central tread

cannot fully inspect all brake pipes due to grease

Fail 14 Oct 2013 108,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and rear prop-shaft universal joints have slight play

both rear tyre wearing down on central tread

cannot fully inspect all brake pipes due to grease

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,990 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre cut in many places but no visable cords

rear exhaust mounting corroded but still doing its job

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,502 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,502 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,538 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,516 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,197 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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AV05 YHS is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHS, 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

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What year was AV05 YHS registered?

AV05 YHS is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is AV05 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 YHS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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