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AK06 GWV

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,826 mi
Last recorded147,826 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 GWV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 147,826 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 140,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,089 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 134,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,478 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 106,900 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 106,819 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,876 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)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Sep 2017 102,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Propshaft universal joint worn

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 14 Jul 2016 94,583 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 76,209 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 15 May 2013 70,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 58,560 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 58,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 43,860 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,136 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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AK06 GWV 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 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 AK06 GWV, 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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AK06 GWV is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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