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AV55 TBY

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,999 mi
Last recorded125,999 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users After toping up engine oil (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 125,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users After toping up engine oil (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,545 miles

crack in screen

Fail 9 Feb 2022 122,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes in and out of rear equalizer valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack in screen

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,370 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering idler

Fail 17 Sep 2019 109,370 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,873 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All conecting to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

front part exhaust hanger corroded and broken

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,278 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion

Nearside front brake starting to bind

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion

Nearside front brake starting to bind

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,656 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake starting to bind

slight play offside front steering

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,285 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,927 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

n/s/r tye 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,927 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

n/s/r tye 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,472 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,967 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 TBY is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

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

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