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AJ56 GKZ

2006 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 105,715 miles

Both front floors corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2025 105,715 miles

Both front floors corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,970 miles

Both front floors corroded

General surface corrosion to chassis and towbar

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

Nearside Number plate lamp dim

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both feeds to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 94,970 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 70 15 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front floors corroded

General surface corrosion to chassis and towbar

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

Nearside Number plate lamp dim

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both feeds to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf and rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf body fixing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread and worn out on edges 215 70 15 105/ 107 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn out outer edge ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to ns lower (3.2 (a) (i))

engine MIL light on

Fail 14 Dec 2023 82,670 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf and rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf body fixing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread and worn out on edges 215 70 15 105/ 107 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn out outer edge ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to ns lower (3.2 (a) (i))

engine MIL light on

Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear / zero tread also cut in tread tyre size 215/70 x15 c106 light truck tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 41,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear / zero tread also cut in tread tyre size 215/70 x15 c106 light truck tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 36,982 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,888 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,516 miles

slight binding of both front brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,106 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 21,273 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 21,230 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,807 miles

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,075 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brakes deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,013 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 GKZ is a 2006 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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