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AV55 TAU

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,689 mi
Last recorded192,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 192,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 182,942 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 172,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 161,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 149,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,039 miles

Front pads low.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,343 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,361 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,274 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,397 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,945 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 TAU 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 85.7%.

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 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 TAU, 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 AV55 TAU registered?

AV55 TAU is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AV55 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 TAU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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