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AX05 NZN

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NZN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member at body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,685 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,175 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 93,175 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,243 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,530 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 86,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,648 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 85,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,750 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and unevenly

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,721 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges and unevenly

Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,545 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 49,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on outter edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,805 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door check strap mounting point broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,805 miles

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

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

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

drivers door check strap mounting point broken

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,138 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 32,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,607 miles

rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system is supported

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,564 miles

centre exhaust strap broken but system is supported

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,418 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 NZN is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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