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AX05 DME

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DME
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed! (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis is corroded and holed! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Surface corrosion most places underneath

Lower underseal everywhere underneath

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))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

looks damp around fuel tank?

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 7 Jun 2018 67,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

looks damp around fuel tank?

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis surface corrosion

fuel tank cover insecure

slight play rear universal joint on rear propshaft

Fail 20 Jun 2017 63,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis surface corrosion

fuel tank cover insecure

slight play rear universal joint on rear propshaft

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,162 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,791 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust centre mounting strap snapped

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,328 miles

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

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

brake pedal travel long but not excesive

front brake discs light pitting

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,772 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 39,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,889 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,682 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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AX05 DME is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX05 DME, 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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AX05 DME is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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