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AX54 OTJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,246 mi
Last recorded198,246 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OTJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 198,246 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front CV boot deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 198,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front CV boot deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 195,030 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 195,030 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 193,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded See Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Corroded to Brake Compensator See Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 193,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded See Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Brake Corroded to Brake Compensator See Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 184,043 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 184,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 178,417 miles

Exhaust mount corroded but system still secure

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 177,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 175,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 173,607 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 164,953 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 152,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 152,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 138,710 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 3 - 4mm

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2 - 3mm

rear bumper/valance damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 138,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 3 - 4mm

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2 - 3mm

rear bumper/valance damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 130,828 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 May 2010 130,828 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 123,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,995 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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AX54 OTJ 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 66.7%.

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 AX54 OTJ, 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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AX54 OTJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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