CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV05 YJW

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,503 mi
Last recorded160,503 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YJW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 160,503 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both sides rear side panel corroded through with sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front bumper badly corroded with sharp edges exposed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch surround insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 155,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 155,299 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front chassis crossmember corroded adjacent to mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen cracked in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front inner wings corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 150,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on offside top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arms slight play in rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 142,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arms slight play in rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 136,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 134,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre has uneven wear

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,612 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 124,003 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,073 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 91,073 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,774 miles

A towbar is fitted

Front diff/driveshaft seal,little leak?

Rear No-plate is lightly fading?

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,326 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,555 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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV05 YJW is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJW, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 YJW?

You can check the full history of AV05 YJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV05 YJW registered?

AV05 YJW is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AV05 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 YJW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV05 YJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV05 YJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.