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AF56 VKR

2006 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,155 mi
Last recorded81,155 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VKR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 81,155 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valance corroded

General chassis corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve pipework (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tub valance corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 79,708 miles

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 79,708 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 78,159 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on chassis

Fail 13 May 2024 78,159 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 May 2023 75,756 miles

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

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 May 2022 70,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre screw within treads

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 70,046 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre screw within treads

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 56,427 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 56,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to and from load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to and from load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,974 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe and all pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,919 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,647 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 23 Oct 2012 35,039 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 30,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,754 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,444 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 VKR is a 2006 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VKR, 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.

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What year was AF56 VKR registered?

AF56 VKR is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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