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AY55 XWB

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XWB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,095 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear subframe corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,968 miles

Brake and suspension components badly corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased - All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All - Perished Attention needed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side in very poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 14 May 2019 67,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake and suspension components badly corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased - All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All - Perished Attention needed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side in very poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,795 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,085 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 59,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,639 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,418 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,285 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XWB is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWB, 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 AY55 XWB registered?

AY55 XWB is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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