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AV55 EBU

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

266,948 mi
Last recorded266,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 266,948 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

n/s steering idler ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2023 255,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 255,820 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 244,261 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 244,172 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 232,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 232,773 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 224,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering box minor power steering leak

Pass 3 Jul 2019 212,264 miles

n/s handbrake low

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2018 194,229 miles

steering box wet with oil but no drips during test

Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,467 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 178,438 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2016 163,447 miles

front brake pads getting low

steering box wet with oil, possible leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,282 miles

screen cracked along bottom edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,763 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,152 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 EBU is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV55 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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