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AY55 KNX

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,305 mi
Last recorded152,305 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KNX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 152,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust muffler bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 152,303 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis near shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust muffler bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 146,197 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 146,197 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 140,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 140,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 131,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 127,940 miles

exhaust centre box band is corroded and broken

Fail 3 May 2018 127,939 miles

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

exhaust centre box band is corroded and broken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,354 miles

exhaust back box hanger corroded

exhaust back box strap broken

front cross member is corroded

offside front wheel bearing is getting noisey

Pass 1 May 2015 114,483 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp / strap deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 114,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp / strap deteriorated

Rear prop shaft uj joint deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,120 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 85,303 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,829 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small split in tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front fog lamp broken

slight distorsion on front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre has small split in tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front fog lamp broken

slight distorsion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre exhaust mounting condition poor

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,776 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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AY55 KNX is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red 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 AY55 KNX, 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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AY55 KNX is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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