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AK56 HWX

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,731 mi
Last recorded141,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HWX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,970 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 126,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,589 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,916 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 106,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,231 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,473 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 HWX is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HWX, 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 AK56 HWX registered?

AK56 HWX is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 HWX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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