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AY56 XJL

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,004 mi
Last recorded157,004 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XJL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 157,004 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear leaf spring poor condition , very rusty requires good clean and full inspection,

Vehicle underside and chassis corroded in various places also body front floor /sills

Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,018 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear leaf spring poor condition , very rusty requires good clean and full inspection,

Vehicle underside and chassis corroded in various places also body front floor /sills

Fail 21 Dec 2022 152,018 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Rear leaf spring poor condition , very rusty requires good clean and full inspection,

Vehicle underside and chassis corroded in various places also body front floor /sills

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,492 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Rear leaf spring poor condition

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

Vehicle underside and chassis corroded in various places

Pass 12 Dec 2020 136,517 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box hanger poor condition

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS & OS (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat base slightly loose

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn

Slight play in steering joints at front multiple ball joints

Vehicle underside and chassis corroded in various places

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,782 miles

both front shock lower bushes worn/free-play.

centre exhaust (wrap around clamp corroded away)

n/s/r shock oil mist.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6 mm.

shields/covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play detected in the steering.

various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 129,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x brake pipes running up by the fuel tank on the o/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system short section (compensatory valve) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock lower bushes worn/free-play.

centre exhaust (wrap around clamp corroded away)

n/s/r shock oil mist.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge close to 1.6 mm.

shields/covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play detected in the steering.

various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,140 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

slight free play detected in the steering.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various metal fuel lines signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,224 miles

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various fuel lines signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,384 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,679 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded away (advise replacement)

front number plate water/dirt ingress.

squeal o/s/f brake (advise remove wheel to check pads)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,737 miles

offside front brake binding on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,268 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,257 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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AY56 XJL is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY56 XJL, 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 AY56 XJL registered?

AY56 XJL is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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