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AV55 XZJ

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

14,522 mi
Last recorded14,522 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 14,522 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded but not excessively pitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres starting to perish / crack.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 14,521 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper mounting corroded and fell off. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Also within 30cm of seat mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar safety device damaged Towing pin safety device missing locking pin. (6.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes corroded. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint gaiter perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint gaiter perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in between the treadblocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 13,979 miles

Both rear tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked between tread blocks

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 13,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure Pin missing securing clip (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked between tread blocks

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 13,444 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres are slightly cracked in the bottom of the tread grooves

Fail 26 Nov 2021 13,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres are slightly cracked in the bottom of the tread grooves

Pass 8 Dec 2020 12,971 miles

Front Tyres have cracking in tread x2

Rear Exhaust mounting defective main rear silencer mounting strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyres have cracking in tread x2

Pass 13 Dec 2019 12,358 miles

Front general corrosion of front suspension components

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Rear general corrosion rear suspension rear leaf springs and u bolts and axle

Fail 11 Dec 2019 12,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded on rear axle at each end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front general corrosion of front suspension components

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Rear general corrosion rear suspension rear leaf springs and u bolts and axle

Pass 11 Dec 2018 11,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle pitted but not to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 11,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust centre bracket corroded & broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle pitted but not to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 10,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 9,696 miles

All steering components corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,699 miles

O/s & n/s front tyres worn close to limit & perished.

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit & perished.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,652 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perishing

o/s/r tyre is cracked and perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 7,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres are cracked and perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre is cracked and perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 6,858 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,036 miles

slight brake bind at n/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2011 5,021 miles

Tow bar locking pin missing

o/s/r lamp lense is cracked but not affecting operation or colour of light

Pass 15 Nov 2010 4,073 miles

front registration plate broken but unlikely to be mis-read

o/s/r lense cracked but light output not reduced

Pass 26 Nov 2009 3,276 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 3,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 2,494 miles

Engine oil level low

Slight damage to front bumper and registration plate

Weak battery?

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 XZJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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