CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ56 ZXM

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,650 mi
Last recorded153,650 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 153,650 miles

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Slight play in steering system

Fail 28 Oct 2025 153,595 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,835 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 147,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit 0.67 Test result 3.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Load valve to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 142,929 miles

Slight play in steering system

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES , inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,437 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 139,437 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,770 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,770 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sensing valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 125,678 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 125,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,978 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,676 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,491 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked,

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,598 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,598 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Ford Ranger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ56 ZXM is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ56 ZXM?

You can check the full history of AJ56 ZXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ56 ZXM registered?

AJ56 ZXM is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is AJ56 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 ZXM shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ56 ZXM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ56 ZXM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.