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AJ55 BUU

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BUU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 132,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 132,882 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat worn

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,075 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,050 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear long fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Rear nearside and offside shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing / still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2020 92,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting missing / still secure

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,403 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,956 miles

Offside Front 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 21 Apr 2015 65,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,992 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 BUU is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 BUU registered?

AJ55 BUU is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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