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AV06 FRD

2006 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,676 mi
Last recorded175,676 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ranger89,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 FRD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 169,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 169,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 164,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 157,935 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,745 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 147,156 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 147,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 140,209 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,544 miles

Exhaust centre silencer mounting clamp corroded broken

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear prop shaft front universal joint badly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2017 123,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust centre silencer mounting clamp corroded broken

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear prop shaft front universal joint badly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,816 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,958 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 51,958 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,787 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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AV06 FRD is a 2006 Ford Ranger in Grey 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 AV06 FRD, 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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AV06 FRD is a 2006 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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