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AY05 WSJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WSJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,997 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front cab floor welded and freshly under sealed

Fail 25 Jul 2023 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 21cm from mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 26cm from mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,674 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,611 miles

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

Rear spring bushes perished

brake fluid below max mark

front cross member welded and under sealed

o/s and n/s rear chassis corrode,o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,270 miles

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

chassis and outriggers corroded,fuel pipes corroded

front suspension arms corroded,cv gators and shock mounts perished,front inner wings pitted.

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,159 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped on to chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion front & rear - n/s - o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drivers check strap broken

exhaust system corroded

rear seat belt not checked due to seat covers being fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,391 miles

Brake pipes to front hoses have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,225 miles

os and ns rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

os and ns rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,250 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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AY05 WSJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY05 WSJ, 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 AY05 WSJ registered?

AY05 WSJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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