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AJ55 BUF

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BUF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body /chassis corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2026 93,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

under body /chassis corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

auxilary belt noise

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,442 miles

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

auxiliary belt noise

oil level near minimum

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt noise/loose

under body chassis have some corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2023 82,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt noise/loose

under body chassis have some corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 80,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,745 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,731 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,240 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 70,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,498 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,969 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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AJ55 BUF is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 BUF, 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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AJ55 BUF is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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