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AK56 ZSY

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,621 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

under trays/engine cover

Fail 24 Oct 2024 120,621 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

under trays/engine cover

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,804 miles

engine cover/under trays

Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,033 miles

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

engine cover/under trays

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,797 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 68,458 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / belts not tested

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,498 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,636 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,463 miles

all brake pipes at rear corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 28,463 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

all brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,064 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

propshaft u/j requires immediate replacement.

steering idler ball joint slight play

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,283 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 ZSY is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

AK56 ZSY is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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