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AK56 ZTJ

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 103,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 80,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

tested as dual purpose vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,001 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTJ is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

AK56 ZTJ is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is AK56 ZTJ safe to buy?

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