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D505 GAV

1987 Ford Ranger

Blue Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,656 mi
Last recorded33,656 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD505 GAV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 33,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,600 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 138,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,559 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 10,559 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,073 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 4,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 98,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,441 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006

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

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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D505 GAV is a 1987 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D505 GAV, 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 39 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D505 GAV registered?

D505 GAV is a 1987 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D505 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D505 GAV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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