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AV56 LWX

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LWX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,769 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor getting rusted and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop arm area rusty (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front wishbones rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 62,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at both front body mounts, near drop arm and steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor getting rusted and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front sills rusty and front body mountings

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,605 miles

Both front inner sills getting rusty

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting getting rusted and weak (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor getting rusted and weak

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All of chassis is rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers foot well area getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area getting rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 58,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers foot well area getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting area getting rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 56,063 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis cross member holed nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both getting weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

both front foglamp lenses missing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rusted near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose downpipe bracket rusted and weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer mounting bracket getting weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front foglamp lenses missing and not working

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,235 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

both front foglamp lenses missing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front foglamp not working

both front foglamp lenses missing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rusted at rear (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belts slightly loose

both front brakes sticking slightly

both front foglamp glasses missing

both rear inner sills getting rusted

clutch noisey

exhaust downpipe bracket strap rusted and thin

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,933 miles

front foglamps deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,821 miles

both front foglamps broken

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,009 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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AV56 LWX is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV56 LWX, 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 AV56 LWX registered?

AV56 LWX is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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