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AJ56 ZXS

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,378 mi
Last recorded122,378 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 122,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,778 miles

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

damp around rear diff

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,267 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 70,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 64,685 miles

All brake pipes slight surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,031 miles

general corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 61,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour tyre perishing (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,571 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,011 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,987 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 ZXS is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZXS, 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

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What year was AJ56 ZXS registered?

AJ56 ZXS is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is AJ56 ZXS safe to buy?

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