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BF56 VFV

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,401 mi
Last recorded122,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,401 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 118,821 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 109,605 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))

Fail 21 May 2021 109,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 26 Nov 2019 102,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,816 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Minor damage to offside rear light unit lens

Play in both front anti rollbar rubber mounts

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Minor damage to offside rear light unit lens

Play in both front anti rollbar rubber mounts

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated offside front (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front upper suspension arm forward and rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,527 miles

lock stops worn

n/s mirror damaged

front and rear no plates deteriorated

steering joints have slight play (multiple joints)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,626 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 69,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

offside registration plate lamp deteriorating

scoring to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,158 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

offside registration plate lamp deteriorating

scoring to windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,960 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,294 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 VFV is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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