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AY55 XWJ

2005 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,087 mi
Last recorded145,087 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,087 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 135,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 125,526 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 125,526 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,726 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,494 miles

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

no tread on spare tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,717 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

no tread on spare tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,413 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2013 57,493 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2012 54,280 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,280 miles

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

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

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

exhaust strap corroded/broken

front lock stop caps worn

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,686 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,710 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,710 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

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 XWJ is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

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

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