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AX54 XEW

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XEW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 71,806 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 69,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,165 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 55,514 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 53,379 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 25 Apr 2017 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,496 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 11 May 2011 39,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 33,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 33,858 miles

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

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 XEW is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX54 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 XEW registered?

AX54 XEW is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is AX54 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 XEW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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