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AJ56 WNV

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,480 mi
Last recorded143,480 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 WNV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 143,480 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective all nuts on bottom ball joint loose (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg above front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured excessively corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached all securing nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

hand brake efficiency on limit of 16%

Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,177 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Fail 4 Jan 2025 137,167 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken of box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure fuel tank cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,527 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside coated in wax oil/ stone chip restricting full inspection of body,suspension and brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 131,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 114,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,274 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 105,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 83,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 68,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,453 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 WNV is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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