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AX54 XFD

2005 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 151,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 151,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes over axle,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 144,043 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes over axle,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,905 miles

both front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2024 136,883 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,625 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front floor pan & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,523 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to brake drums (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake load sensing valve up alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 77,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,647 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,254 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,468 miles

Exhaust bracket missing (system is still adequately supported )

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,706 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

surface cuts outter wall n/s/f tyre

surface scratching in a zone windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,401 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XFD is a 2005 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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