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AJ06 YWU

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

255,101 mi
Last recorded255,101 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YWU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 255,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seen from engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 243,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 243,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 229,953 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 218,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 212,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 207,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 201,730 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 189,356 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 189,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 180,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 172,824 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s idler has play steering box slight play (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 161,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 142,147 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 5 Jun 2013 123,424 miles

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 24 May 2012 105,536 miles

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

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

both registration plate lights dim

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,289 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 53,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ06 YWU is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black 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 AJ06 YWU, 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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AJ06 YWU is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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