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AJ56 GXV

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,391 mi
Last recorded146,391 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GXV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,391 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 146,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 133,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 133,176 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main one to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine light pre 2008

n/s rear light lens

Pass 6 Mar 2021 126,032 miles

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside rear light lens damaged

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 114,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,916 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 110,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,729 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 81,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,815 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,183 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres low on edges

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 GXV 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 70.6%.

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

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