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AO56 FDP

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FDP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 102,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail bearing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,877 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 101,873 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 100,895 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,763 miles

Both front floor sections corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 99,763 miles

Both front floor sections corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,275 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,275 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 90,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,471 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 87,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 84,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 81,415 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,253 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 58,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,755 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 FDP is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

AO56 FDP is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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