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AX54 XEZ

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 XEZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 59,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 57,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 56,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 56,253 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount snapped centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 53,232 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 48,360 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear chassis very corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,335 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,523 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,975 miles

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

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

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 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEZ, 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 AX54 XEZ registered?

AX54 XEZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is AX54 XEZ safe to buy?

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