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AX54 XFA

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

141,274 mi
Last recorded141,274 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 141,274 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded

front floor both sides corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged broken leaf spring rubbing on it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis rusty

front cross member corroded

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 136,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged broken leaf spring rubbing on it (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis rusty

front cross member corroded

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,457 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis rusty

front cross member corroded both sides

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember by mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis rusty

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2022 125,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember by mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis rusty

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 119,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced due to tape (4.5.4 (a))

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,870 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,870 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front track rod end has part of the threaded shaft missing but nut is still securing it

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

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,226 miles

centre exhaust strap broken

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,805 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 99,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,269 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,269 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,099 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 78,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres worn on outer edges.

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

advise nearside front tyre punctured.

advise rear diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Fail 4 Aug 2012 72,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres worn on outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre punctured.

advise rear diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 60,581 miles

advise engine emits black smoke from cold.

advise offside front brake reading fluctuates indicating warped disc.

advise rear tyres cracking in treads.

Fail 19 Jun 2010 60,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise engine emits black smoke from cold.

advise offside front brake reading fluctuates indicating warped disc.

advise rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,586 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 53,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

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 XFA is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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