2006 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · GR55 OWZ
2006 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 231,754 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,754 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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GR55 OWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2025
- 231,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR55 OWZ 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 (GR55 OWZ) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GR55 OWZ Mileage History
- 23/03/2023216,539 mi
- 03/04/2023216,539 mi
- 20/03/2024223,764 mi+7,225 mi
- 27/03/2024223,764 mi
- 02/04/2025231,754 mi+7,990 mi
Average of roughly 7,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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