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BJ56 ZZY

2006 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZZY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,756 miles

all underbody heavily undersealed

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch area near pitman arm outrigger area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leaf spring hanger area various points of excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

all chassis sections corroded both sides front to rear

rear leaf springs corroded shackles also corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,279 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear chassis welded repaired area undersealed

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 11 Dec 2023 90,729 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear chassis welded repair undersealed

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2023 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear chassis welded repair undersealed

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 88,049 miles

rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 88,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r lens broken

rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area and chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section close to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area and chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,049 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r chassis sections corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,391 miles

rear diff casing corroded

slight play in front steering arms n/s and o/f

Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,897 miles

Front Upper Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear Fuel tank guard corroded and insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,138 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All linkage bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear load compensator valve pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer pipe split from silencer (7.1.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All linkage bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear load compensator valve pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,390 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,024 miles

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

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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BJ56 ZZY is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ56 ZZY, 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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BJ56 ZZY is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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