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BF56 VDE

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VDE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 154,560 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 4 of 5 crossmembers on rear tub are corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in rear rub floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel behind o/s wheel arch loose and not attached well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough pump low on oil (2.1.1 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

fuel tank guard corroded and part removed during test as it was hanging loose

Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,179 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 149,047 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres are perished due to being 13 years old (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres are perished due to being 13 years old (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre walls perished due to being 13 years old (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 92,679 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,675 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,147 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,969 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,741 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken,system still adequatley supported.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,698 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 36,716 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,561 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front wiper is slightly torn

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 VDE is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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