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AO56 EKU

2006 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,713 mi
Last recorded86,713 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EKU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,178 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,315 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 82,292 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,585 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,553 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,087 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,498 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 66,728 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded connector block to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,265 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,265 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,154 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,938 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AO56 EKU is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO56 EKU, 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 AO56 EKU registered?

AO56 EKU is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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