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AK56 ZJY

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ZJY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 97,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,138 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, all rear & o/s/f heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear most brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,033 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 76,033 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,468 miles

underguard fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,412 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,664 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,929 miles

smoke test past but no print/out given

Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smoke test past but no print/out given

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,775 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,775 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertray fitted

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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AK56 ZJY is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK56 ZJY, 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 AK56 ZJY registered?

AK56 ZJY is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is AK56 ZJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 ZJY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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