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AO56 EVT

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,239 mi
Last recorded163,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EVT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,239 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 163,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,637 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play all steering joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2025 155,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play all steering joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,641 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 149,641 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 141,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 133,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 123,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 118,343 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 112,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 108,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,134 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 95,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 86,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,085 miles

Center silencer exhaust strap broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,961 miles

Center section exhaust strap broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,721 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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AO56 EVT is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO56 EVT, 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 AO56 EVT registered?

AO56 EVT is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AO56 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 EVT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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