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AY55 XWC

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,689 mi
Last recorded155,689 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XWC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 155,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 155,686 miles

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 Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure lower mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively mount bolt loose (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 147,363 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 147,357 miles

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

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside crossmember engine side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 138,531 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 138,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Movement in steering system

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint

Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,890 miles

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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure and fouling driveshaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Movement in steering system

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint

Pass 26 Mar 2022 120,756 miles

Underside of vehicle treated

Fail 22 Mar 2022 120,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle treated

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,214 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,139 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front bumper corroded

rear exhaust badly cooroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,652 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes feeding flexi pipes light corrosion and cover with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's inner surface's rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroding

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member rusting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member rusting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 85,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member rusting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cross member rusting (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes light corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross panel light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,994 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,715 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 33,635 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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 XWC is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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