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BG56 VZP

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,984 mi
Last recorded192,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VZP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 192,984 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 192,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 187,873 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 18 Jul 2019 187,831 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front cross member under radiator marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at one compensator brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at one front to rear brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

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 17 Jul 2018 185,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front lower panel has some slight corrosion by body mount.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 185,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front lower panel has some slight corrosion by body mount.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 181,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 181,260 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 181,247 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipe Along side Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe From Load Valve to Rear Axle Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 175,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 175,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working at over head stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at cross axle pipe marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,707 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 133,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,465 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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BG56 VZP is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG56 VZP, 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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What year was BG56 VZP registered?

BG56 VZP is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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