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AV56 UTS

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,182 mi
Last recorded159,182 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UTS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 159,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 153,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength around front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength around front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around both rear spring hangers and rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,060 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel from steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

rear of chassis weakened by corrosion

steering box leaking oil slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2021 146,060 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel from steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

steering box leaking oil slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2020 138,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,634 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 131,634 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 124,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 109,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,686 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 106,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,335 miles

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

Slight play from both rear wheel bearing area.

Slight play on both steering drop arms.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,557 miles

minor chip windscreen

minor crack front number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,174 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 UTS is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UTS, 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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AV56 UTS is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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