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BK56 VGP

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VGP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 142,286 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area - chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe has split away from backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area also beside leaf spring shackle - chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear inner at leaf spring shackle - chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area - chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area beside leaf spring shackle - chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Fuel tank heatshield heavily corroded.

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle and components heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,962 miles

brake load valve ,working but corroded

excessive corrosion generally sill inner /and around chassis cab mtgs but ok at the moment

Fail 8 Mar 2019 139,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box support mtg corroded and hanging system inadequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front radiator crossmember /body mtg holed and corroded within 30 cm of cab mtgs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative loads valve seized solid (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake binding

excessive corrosion generally sill inner /and around chassis cab mtgs but ok at the moment

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,691 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 134,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,073 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 130,073 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,800 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 123,800 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 116,948 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 116,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,722 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 89,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both prop U.J s badly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,235 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BK56 VGP is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BK56 VGP, 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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BK56 VGP is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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