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BF56 VCN

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VCN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 119,685 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bit mangled but still complete (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very dirty (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas getting weak and quite corroded in many places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dirty underbody condition.

parking brake efforts could be better but is acceptable.

rear high level stop lamp inoperative.

rear spring and shackle bushes worn but not excessivly

Fail 16 May 2019 119,677 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre silencer support band broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes to body badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split in two and no grease in joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle is slower to apply and low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and no grease in joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working inoperative tied with baler twine and points upwards (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working wiper efficiency not tested. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rear chassis legs holed and corroded on inner edges (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bit mangled but still complete (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very dirty (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas getting weak and quite corroded in many places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake efforts could be better but is acceptable.

rear high level stop lamp inoperative.

rear spring and shackle bushes worn but not excessivly

vehicle will require proper powerwash for retest. still very dirty underbody condition.

Pass 16 May 2018 114,085 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes coated with dubs but appear to be in good condition

rear chassis areas getting thin in places

very dirty underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

Fail 15 May 2018 114,084 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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)

Rear fog lamp insecure does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect reservoir MT ? wiper efficiency not tested (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake pipes coated with dubs but appear to be in good condition

rear chassis areas getting thin in places

very dirty underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

Pass 17 May 2017 109,354 miles

very dirty underbody condition Farm Variety & a bit Aromatic.

Fail 17 May 2017 109,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

very dirty underbody condition Farm Variety & a bit Aromatic.

Pass 19 May 2016 104,127 miles

dirty underbody condition - dubby and aromatic

Fail 18 May 2016 104,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body D bushes both sides worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure dangling on wire and nae working (1.3.2a)

Towbar component insecure wiring socket (6.6.1)

dirty underbody condition - dubby and aromatic

registration plate dirty both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 99,597 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake piping has been coated.underside covered in mud.rear propshaft worn.

Fail 20 May 2015 99,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake piping has been coated.underside covered in mud.rear propshaft worn.

Pass 17 May 2014 79,489 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn heavly on inner edge.

Fail 16 May 2014 79,489 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn heavly on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2013 74,090 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on center track rod.

Fail 16 May 2013 74,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on center track rod.

Pass 8 May 2012 70,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,862 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 65,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear at steering box.front discs corroding.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,931 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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BF56 VCN is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF56 VCN, 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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BF56 VCN is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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