CarVerify

Free Car Check

AL56 ALF

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,012 mi
Last recorded169,012 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 ALF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 155,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 147,981 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 147,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 134,626 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 127,738 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,737 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,376 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,730 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,676 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 63,676 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AL56 ALF is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AL56 ALF, 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

How do I check the history of AL56 ALF?

You can check the full history of AL56 ALF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AL56 ALF registered?

AL56 ALF is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AL56 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL56 ALF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL56 ALF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AL56 ALF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.