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AY55 XWD

2005 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,869 mi
Last recorded174,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 174,869 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 174,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, inner face of chassis near shocker upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 170,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 162,588 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 162,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 159,518 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 156,790 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2019 156,787 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch / fliches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 145,543 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 145,536 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 138,653 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 131,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 131,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 125,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,504 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,440 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 XWD is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY55 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

AY55 XWD is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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