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AU06 RYG

2006 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 RYG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,127 miles

Front floor corroded both sides

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 125,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front floor corroded both sides

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 124,810 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,489 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,067 miles

Front corrosion to floor n/s and o/s

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 113,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front corrosion to floor n/s and o/s

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,601 miles

Corrosion to floor o/s/f and n/s/f

Front Cross member corroded

Fuel pipe corroded front to rear

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 110,600 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to floor o/s/f and n/s/f

Front Cross member corroded

Fuel pipe corroded front to rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 107,755 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front crossmember corroded and holed

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,770 miles

advised chassis is rusty

advised front pads low

advised play sterrring ideler

Fail 21 May 2020 102,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

advised chassis is rusty

advised front pads low

advised play sterrring ideler

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 96,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,009 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,247 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,727 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,050 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,050 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,407 miles

Front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,438 miles

advised front tyres worn on edges

advised rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,040 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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AU06 RYG is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU06 RYG, 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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AU06 RYG is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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