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AK56 GVA

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GVA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,403 miles

Offside Rear Fog light slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,711 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,236 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,445 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,438 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,472 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,548 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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AK56 GVA is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK56 GVA, 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 AK56 GVA registered?

AK56 GVA is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AK56 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 GVA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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