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AF56 VHJ

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,234 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle, early attention recommended

Fail 29 Sep 2023 96,217 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded, strongly recommend early attention (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion appearing under vehicle, early attention recommended

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 91,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 80,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 73,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 59,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,506 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,862 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,394 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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AF56 VHJ is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 89,658 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 AF56 VHJ, 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 20 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 VHJ registered?

AF56 VHJ is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AF56 VHJ safe to buy?

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