2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AK55 VAV
2005 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 99,611 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK55 VAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 99,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK55 VAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ranger (AK55 VAV) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
AK55 VAV Mileage History
- 13/10/202281,749 mi
- 24/10/202281,797 mi+48 mi
- 20/10/202388,091 mi+6,294 mi
- 21/10/202493,709 mi+5,618 mi
- 13/11/202599,611 mi+5,902 mi
Average of roughly 5,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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