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AV55 SVE

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,970 mi
Last recorded181,970 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SVE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 181,970 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 181,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 180,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Nov 2023 178,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear mudflap insecure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Nov 2022 177,368 miles

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))

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

both front bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 174,179 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both front bump stops missing

Pass 4 Nov 2020 172,275 miles

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 4 Nov 2019 169,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 165,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 154,981 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorated close to legal limits.

Rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded close to limits.

Rear fog lamp loose on its mountings.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,689 miles

3) All metal brake pipes corroded

5) Both front tyres perished slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2016 142,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

3) All metal brake pipes corroded

5) Both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,296 miles

1) All front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit

2) Front windscreen has damage to swept area but not affecting view of the road

3) Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

4) Both front outer cv gators slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has 2mm tread remaining

Fail 13 Oct 2015 131,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box strap (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1) All front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit

2) All aux drive belts deteriorated

2) Front windscreen has damage to swept area but not affecting view of the road

3) Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

4) Both front outer cv gators slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has 2mm tread remaining

Fail 6 Oct 2015 131,045 miles

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

Centre exaust bracket broken

Nearside Front steel brake pipes rusty

Nearside Rear steel brake pipes rusty

Offside Front steel brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2014 119,021 miles

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

front wipers split but still clears the screen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,319 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,309 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 SVE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVE, 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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What year was AV55 SVE registered?

AV55 SVE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AV55 SVE safe to buy?

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