2006 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · ML06 LBU
2006 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 152,627 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,627 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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ML06 LBU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 152,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML06 LBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Ranger (ML06 LBU) between April 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Fuel pipe leaking front to back x2 at front section (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
ML06 LBU Mileage History
- 22/04/200929,228 mi
- 14/04/201032,850 mi+3,622 mi
- 04/05/201135,517 mi+2,667 mi
- 26/04/201237,463 mi+1,946 mi
- 09/04/201339,723 mi+2,260 mi
- 14/04/201441,095 mi+1,372 mi
- 13/04/201544,149 mi+3,054 mi
- 13/04/201645,790 mi+1,641 mi
- 05/04/201753,734 mi+7,944 mi
- 30/04/201868,570 mi+14,836 mi
- 23/04/201981,816 mi+13,246 mi
- 01/05/202096,309 mi+14,493 mi
- 01/05/202096,309 mi
- 05/05/202096,371 mi+62 mi
- 21/04/2021105,358 mi+8,987 mi
- 01/06/2022116,352 mi+10,994 mi
- 20/06/2022116,742 mi+390 mi
- 09/08/2023130,653 mi+13,911 mi
- 07/08/2024142,434 mi+11,781 mi
- 30/07/2025152,627 mi+10,193 mi
Average of roughly 7,584 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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