2006 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AP06 NXO
2006 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 137,678 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AP06 NXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 137,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP06 NXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Ranger (AP06 NXO) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Fuel tank insecure mounting area heavily corroded/holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
AP06 NXO Mileage History
- 24/09/2024132,082 mi
- 30/09/2024132,123 mi+41 mi
- 24/09/2025134,732 mi+2,609 mi
- 06/10/2025134,844 mi+112 mi
- 28/09/2026137,678 mi+2,834 mi
Average of roughly 2,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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