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5705 ML

2006 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,090 mi
Last recorded144,090 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5705 ML
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,090 miles

== chassis, steering, suspension, brake system and driveline components and also most fixings, locking devices badly corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,491 miles

== chassis, steering, suspension, brake components, driveline components and most fixings, locking devices corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,831 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing == all four tyres have age related deterioration, perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis, steering, suspension, driveline components and most fixings, locking devices corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,086 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,534 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front floor pan to lower inner wheel arch areas are starting to corrode badly next to the body to chassis mountings

Fail 1 Mar 2021 42,534 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel bearing has not been tested due to the binding brake

both front floor pan to lower inner wheel arch areas are starting to corrode badly next to the body to chassis mountings

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,351 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear number plate fixing bolts starting to obscure the digits slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2020 42,351 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear number plate fixing bolts starting to obscure the digits slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,038 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear number plate fixing bolts starting to obscure the digits slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 31,911 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,370 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 29,370 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are starting to very slightly perish and split around the sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,653 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,640 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,229 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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5705 ML is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 5705 ML, 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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5705 ML is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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