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AY05 WSZ

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,718 miles

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

Front fog lamp(s) inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2025 80,999 miles

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

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside/ components

Slight play in steering idler(s)

Underside coated in protective underseal

Fail 8 Oct 2024 80,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,756 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 Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 79,749 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,320 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,728 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,576 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,657 miles

Exhaust system has temporary fix

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 62,615 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system has temporary fix

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,843 miles

Corrosion to under body and chassis

Rear Both rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,685 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe bracket broken off and centre strap broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,534 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both c v boots slightly cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned up and lubed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tailpipe bracket badly corroded

both rear lamps lens damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both c v boots slightly cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed cleaned and lubed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tailpipe bracket badly corroded

both rear lamps lens damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 42,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear light lens damaged

exhaust centre and rear support brackets deteriated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight split on end of wiper blade

towing electrical socket plated secured with cable ties

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,310 miles

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

both rear light lens damaged

exhaust centre and rear support brackets deteriated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight split on end of wiper blade

towing electrical socket plated secured with cable ties

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,353 miles

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

both rear light lens have damage

towbar electric socket bracket broken and secured with cable ties

Fail 3 Jun 2014 40,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear light lens have damage

towbar electric socket bracket broken and secured with cable ties

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light lens damaged

towbar electric socket securley held with cableties

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,851 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,851 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

both rear lamp lens cracked

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear light lens slightly damaged

oil level on minimum

Fail 7 Jun 2011 28,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear light lens slightly damaged

oil level on minimum

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AY05 WSZ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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