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AP06 VLE

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,686 mi
Last recorded142,686 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VLE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 142,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 132,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

advise nearside and offside rear body mountings slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 132,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise nearside and offside rear body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,811 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 124,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,923 miles

all rear spring bushes warn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 81,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,317 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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AP06 VLE is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AP06 VLE, 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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AP06 VLE is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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