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AY06 XAM

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XAM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,763 miles

chip on windscreen

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,787 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,000 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front cross bar corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,424 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,695 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2019 84,695 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 May 2018 81,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 May 2018 81,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,352 miles

Central exhaust mount corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central exhaust mount corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 76,471 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers perished (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,252 miles

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

rear exhaust box support strap broken

wiper clearing action poor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 58,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear exhaust strap corroded through

rear seat belt not checked due to excess personals

rear tyre treads getting loew

Fail 1 May 2013 58,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear exhaust strap corroded through

rear seat belt not checked due to excess personals

rear tyre treads getting loew

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,234 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 21,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,780 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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AY06 XAM is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY06 XAM, 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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What year was AY06 XAM registered?

AY06 XAM is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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