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AX05 FTN

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,969 mi
Last recorded141,969 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 141,969 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 141,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 141,930 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,558 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Nearside Front wing damage

Fail 16 Dec 2019 134,558 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member under radiator to both ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake has slight drag

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,278 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, neer body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

passenger door hits wing when opening

slight discolouring above the x on front number plate

Fail 12 Dec 2018 125,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lenze broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member, neer body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

passenger door hits wing when opening

slight discolouring above the x on front number plate

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,017 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2017 121,017 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 112,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 112,182 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,865 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 87,928 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting strap deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Fail 23 May 2013 87,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust mounting strap deteriorated but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,042 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,474 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,474 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in steering box

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 FTN 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 57.1%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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