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AY56 YOM

2006 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YOM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 135,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,021 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,605 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,727 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front body mounts

offside front inner and outer brake pad worn

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,654 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches at front body mounts

offside front inner and outer brake pad worn

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,964 miles

centre exhaust mounting is corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,685 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,750 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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AY56 YOM is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Blue 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 AY56 YOM, 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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AY56 YOM is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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