2006 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · EJ06 HSE
2006 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 121,148 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ06 HSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 121,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ06 HSE 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 (EJ06 HSE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
EJ06 HSE Mileage History
- 11/01/2023108,276 mi
- 09/01/2024111,310 mi+3,034 mi
- 19/01/2024111,320 mi+10 mi
- 22/01/2025116,808 mi+5,488 mi
- 16/01/2026121,148 mi+4,340 mi
Average of roughly 4,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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