2006 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · LC06 OZL

The most recent MOT test on 29 January 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and the test was completed roughly seven months ago at the time of writing. The record covering the last three consecutive cycles (2024, 2025 and 2026) shows clean pass results, indicating a stable roadworthy status on the most recent evidence. Earlier in January 2024 the vehicle was presented twice within the same month: it failed on 25 January 2024, then passed on 31 January 2024, with no defect details recorded against either entry. Because the DVSA history provides no cause for the earlier failure, the underlying issue cannot be confirmed, though the immediate subsequent pass suggests it was addressed before retest. The 2006 Ford Ranger is now around twenty years old and the odometer reads 199,374 miles, equating to an average of roughly 9,969 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a working vehicle of this era. No mileage readings are provided between the 2023 and 2026 tests in the supplied data, so the rate of accumulation across the intervening years cannot be verified from the record alone. The five recorded tests span three calendar years of activity, and the present mileage places the vehicle in a high-wear bracket where consumables, drivetrain mountings and suspension components will have accumulated substantial fatigue regardless of test outcomes. Given the age and the recorded mileage approaching 200,000, a prospective buyer should personally inspect components that the MOT history does not cover or that are commonly found worn on high-mileage Rangers. Particular attention should be paid to suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorbers, steering rack condition, and the prop shaft universal joints, as these deteriorate progressively with mileage. Brake discs, calipers and flexible hoses should be checked for corrosion and binding, and a thorough examination of the chassis, outriggers, sills, rear crossmember and load bed should be carried out for structural rust, which is a common issue on early-2000s Rangers used for heavy or off-road work. The engine, clutch operation, gearbox synchromesh, transfer box and cooling system should also be evaluated, together with evidence of oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and front and rear differentials. While the recent MOT record is clean, a physical inspection and ideally a pre-purchase mechanical assessment remain essential before committing to a vehicle of this age and mileage.