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AP55 RXZ

2006 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,658 mi
Last recorded136,658 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 RXZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody, suspension components and chassis corroded

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,949 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop missing

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 135,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,484 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember near body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension ball joint dusts covers deteriorated slightly.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Metal fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle and chassis corroded slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,957 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,445 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded close to limit.

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,187 miles

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

Rear chassis has surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis has surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,369 miles

Front BOTH FLOOR PANS CORRODED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,923 miles

Front FLOOR PANS CORRODED.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,589 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,013 miles

Advise both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,924 miles

Both front fog lamps reflectors corroded

Front brake discs rusting on inner surfaces

O/S/F and spare tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,924 miles

Both front fog lamps reflectors corroded

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs rusting on inner surfaces

O/S/F and spare tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,332 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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AP55 RXZ is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP55 RXZ, 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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What year was AP55 RXZ registered?

AP55 RXZ is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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