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AV55 TBO

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TBO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,576 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 129,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,481 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,056 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 119,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 113,432 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,705 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 99,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,952 miles

Centre exhaust box suspension strap corroded.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare tyre defective De-pressurised (flat). ()

Turbo intercooler believed holed.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,842 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,917 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,078 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,433 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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)

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 30 Oct 2008 37,998 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 37,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TBO is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 AV55 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

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

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