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CX55 XLE

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,526 mi
Last recorded154,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 154,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front fog lamps damaged and not working

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Fail 28 Sep 2021 154,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front fog lamps damaged and not working

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,536 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have slight leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

radiator support cross member badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 151,535 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both have slight leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

radiator support cross member badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

radiator support cross member badly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 145,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

radiator support cross member badly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 145,928 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

offside rear indicator glass cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,101 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,108 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 97,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,693 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front cross member/bumper bar corroded

n/s idler arm ball joint slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,872 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

brake pedal spongey

n/s front steering idler ball joint worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,970 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 21 Jul 2008 36,657 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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CX55 XLE is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CX55 XLE, 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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CX55 XLE is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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