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AK56 GVO

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,523 mi
Last recorded169,523 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GVO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 169,523 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside and offside front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

fuel tank support brackets heavily corroded

offside inner sill corroding

various corrosion to external and underneath bodywork panels but all ok at test

Pass 11 Oct 2022 167,698 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear fuel lines corroding

offside inner sill corroding

various under body and chassis corrosion including offside front inner wing,front crossmember and fuel tank support brackets but all ok at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2022 167,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel lines corroding

offside inner sill corroding

various under body and chassis corrosion including offside front inner wing,front crossmember and fuel tank support brackets but all ok at time of test.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 163,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

offside inner sill slightly corroded

various under body corrosion including front crossmember and offside front inner wing but all ok at test

Fail 31 Aug 2021 163,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside inner sill

front crossmember corroding

offside front inner wing corroding

various under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 159,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper corners rusting

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to chassis and underbody in various places

nearside and offside front floor corners corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 159,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe and hose mounting insecure due to corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance next to steering idler (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached and showing white light (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper corners rusting

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to chassis and underbody in various places

nearside and offside front floor corners corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 151,767 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to front floor

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve area rusting and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 151,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion to front floor

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve area rusting and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,657 miles

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

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

both front floors corroding

front crossmember corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2018 141,549 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

both front floors corroding

front crossmember corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 134,339 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,092 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

front chassis crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,400 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 110,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,364 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,469 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,345 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 GVO is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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