2006 Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel 2.5L Diesel · IJZ 511

The 2006 Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 154,364 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, a pattern that repeats across the history. The vehicle shows a worsening trend of test failures immediately followed by passes or further failures, with the April 2026 failure leaving the truck unroadworthy as of today, some three months after the test. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a 20-year-old vehicle, around 7,718 miles per year. The record shows 140,697 miles on 3 October 2023 when the truck failed, then 140,775 miles and a pass on 10 October 2023. A sharper rise appears by late 2024: 145,677 miles at the 18 November 2024 failure, 145,762 miles at the 4 December 2024 pass, and 154,364 miles by the April 2026 failure. The gap between December 2024 and April 2026 covers roughly 8,600 miles, consistent with normal use rather than standing idle. The MOT data records no advisories or defects across any entry, which limits mechanical inference from the document alone. Repeated failures with no listed cause suggest administrative or unrecorded presentation issues rather than confirmed wear, but a buyer should not rely on this as proof of sound condition. Given the age and 4x4 diesel drivetrain, in-person checks must cover front suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and chassis corrosion on structural members. The buyer should commission a independent inspection before purchase. The April 2026 failure means the Ranger cannot be driven legally until the recorded failure cause is resolved and a fresh test issued. Previous owners presented the truck for repeated short-interval retests, implying either rushed prep or unresolved faults carried between tests.