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AJ56 HSD

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HSD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,185 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Chassis rails corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance panel corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,091 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s and o/s/f floor pan very corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake compensator (1.1.15 (e))

n/s and o/s/f floor pan very corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,280 miles

uderside of car has heavy surface corrosion /floor pans etc

Fail 7 Feb 2023 52,280 miles

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

uderside of car has heavy surface corrosion /floor pans etc

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake load valve, all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake load valve, all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake load valve, all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes on both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 40,535 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes on both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,810 miles

Condenser poor condition

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake cable brackets corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Condenser poor condition

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake cable brackets corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 brake pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 34,976 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 brake pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,323 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,756 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,047 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,054 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 24,054 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,491 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 21,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,872 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 12,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,661 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 HSD is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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