2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

2,407 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,407 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.7%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    106 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Body & chassis29.7%
  3. Brakes29.2%
  4. Suspension21.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2006 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,407 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).