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AJ56 GKC

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,786 mi
Last recorded164,786 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GKC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 164,786 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 164,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 154,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jul 2023 154,468 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,586 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuringsome components

Fail 27 Jul 2022 145,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuringsome components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 137,294 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 137,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear's (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear's (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,234 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 135,234 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 125,863 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fron T to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,865 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,565 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,691 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,691 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,570 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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AJ56 GKC is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ56 GKC, 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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AJ56 GKC is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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