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AK56 ZTN

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,321 mi
Last recorded157,321 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ZTN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 157,321 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 157,293 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,962 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 143,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 128,145 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 May 2021 114,589 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 114,589 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,554 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,583 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,412 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 ZTN is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

AK56 ZTN is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is AK56 ZTN safe to buy?

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