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AK56 ZTH

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,390 mi
Last recorded160,390 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 160,390 miles

slight freeplay in steering box(detected at wheel)

Fail 6 Feb 2025 160,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

slight freeplay in steering box(detected at wheel)

Fail 10 Dec 2024 160,231 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn UJ has excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis very rusty

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

Rear seat belts cant be tested as machinery over seats

Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,682 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 25 Nov 2021 147,609 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Nearside handbrake cable sheath damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2021 147,461 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Nearside handbrake cable sheath damaged

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,230 miles

Both sides rear lamp lens damaged

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

Corrosion surface under body

Nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,038 miles

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

Corrosion surface under body

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

Front brake pads getting low inner

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front upper ball joint dust cover cracked

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

Offside front lower and upper ball joint dust cover cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,030 miles

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2018 114,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Nearside drop arm ball joint play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 102,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,291 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

eml on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,961 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 ZTH is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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