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AP55 NMZ

2006 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 NMZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 157,375 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

underside very dirty

wiring lose in osf wheel arch

Pass 23 Aug 2023 153,041 miles

Central Rear rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front body seals corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front body seals corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 153,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 148,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 148,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 143,547 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

tyre valves perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2021 143,547 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tyre valves perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 140,558 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 140,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,775 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 128,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Centre exhaust silencer support broken but still supported

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2018 119,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre silencer support bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 10 May 2017 111,106 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 110,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,543 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 103,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,778 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centure exhurst braket is broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,618 miles

centure exhurst braket is broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 38,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,683 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,683 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AP55 NMZ is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AP55 NMZ, 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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AP55 NMZ is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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