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AJ56 WHX

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,878 mi
Last recorded69,878 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WHX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 69,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 64,180 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 64,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,119 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,009 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 40,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,763 miles

advise a lot of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise cut in nearside front tyre outer wall (not to cords)

Fail 6 Feb 2019 36,762 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of steering component mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

advise a lot of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise cut in nearside front tyre outer wall (not to cords)

Pass 27 Jan 2018 34,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,303 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,156 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,264 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 21,103 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,103 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and damage to sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,323 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 WHX is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc 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 WHX, 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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What year was AJ56 WHX registered?

AJ56 WHX is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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