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AX54 XFC

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,214 mi
Last recorded147,214 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 147,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,823 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,816 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 139,816 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,300 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 135,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,513 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 130,513 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 106,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,726 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front to rear have slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,726 miles

Centre silencer mounting bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,232 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,002 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 XFC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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