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AV56 VSG

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,730 miles

all ball joint and track rod end covers are starting to deteriate

slight surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,542 miles

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

Offside floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,774 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Centre brake light not working

Corrosion on front crossmember

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2023 129,774 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Centre brake light not working

Corrosion on front crossmember

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

headlamp lenses starting to go opaque

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,909 miles

surface corrosion all underneath of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,038 miles

Offside Front fog lamp us wiring and plug and lamp corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 123,038 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp us wiring and plug and lamp corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

offside front fog light not working

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 113,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion all over chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,101 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,237 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 VSG 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 VSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 VSG registered?

AV56 VSG is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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