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AX05 LYA

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LYA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 66,135 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed /body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 60,731 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 60,731 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,341 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,409 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,545 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured near side rear (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured near side, side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Fail 18 Aug 2021 44,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured near side rear (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured near side, side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 38,819 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,481 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2019 34,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

1/ slight damage to windscreen

2/ n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

3/ rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,147 miles

1/ n/s front brake slighty tight

2/ slight damage to windscreen

3/ front and rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,192 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,812 miles

center exhaust silencer mounting broken

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,168 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,736 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 LYA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYA, 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 AX05 LYA registered?

AX05 LYA is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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