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AX05 NZP

2005 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,922 mi
Last recorded179,922 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NZP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 179,922 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 167,570 miles

Offside Front slight drag on front brake

oil leak on engine

surface corrosion on brake pipes

tyres all wearing

Fail 17 Jul 2025 167,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/70/15 112T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 158,188 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 157,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 152,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 152,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,372 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 147,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,553 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,275 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 127,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,592 miles

o/s and n/s idler arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,530 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,530 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on the upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on the upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,191 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,666 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET POOR.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,666 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET POOR.

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,359 miles

small play in steering

under side and brake pipes covered in mud

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,192 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,824 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 NZP is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

AX05 NZP is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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