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AP06 VLL

2006 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,808 mi
Last recorded121,808 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VLL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,808 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 115,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,770 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

neither front fog light working both lens missing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

neither front fog light working both lens missing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,901 miles

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

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

exhaust center silencer strap broken

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,245 miles

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

all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

middle exhaust silencer bracket corroded and deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,090 miles

Centre exhaust strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/70/15 110H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust strap corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/70/15 110H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 48,830 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,568 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 13 Aug 2010 30,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,892 miles

cut in side wall o/s/f tyre

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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AP06 VLL is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP06 VLL, 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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AP06 VLL is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 August 2006.

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