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AJ56 HXT

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,006 mi
Last recorded102,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,006 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop middle joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,004 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop middle joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,057 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 95,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine MIL on

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,275 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,833 miles

Engine MIL active

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,753 miles

MIL lamp on

Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,753 miles

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

MIL lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,746 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to the load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 76,282 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front tyres perished

both sides rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,091 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front tyres perished

both sides rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,609 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both sides front tyres perishing

both sides rear tyres perishing

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,609 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front tyres perishing

both sides rear tyres perishing

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,544 miles

NS steering idler ball joint boot detiorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,049 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,983 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 HXT is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HXT, 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 HXT is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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