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AV55 EBO

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,051 mi
Last recorded143,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EBO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,051 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear tow bar

Fail 19 Jan 2023 142,962 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system pipe to compensator (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 137,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes corroded in centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,634 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,151 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear springs out of allignment

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

Offside Rear leaf spring allignment bracket insecure

number plate lights dim

Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,944 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear springs out of allignment

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

Offside Rear leaf spring allignment bracket insecure

number plate lights dim

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 125,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,633 miles

Slight noise nsr wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,381 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 116,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,667 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 99,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,608 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,978 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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AV55 EBO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black 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 AV55 EBO, 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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AV55 EBO is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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