2006 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 19,240 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Ford Ranger, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes. Its pass rate of 70.3% was in line with the average for pick-up trucks of a similar age (71.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.5% | 3,950 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.3% | 2,951 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.4% | 2,574 |
| 4 | Suspension | 11.8% | 2,262 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 1,088 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 703 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 2,102 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,748 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,581 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 1,397 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,274 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 984 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 36.6% | 7,035 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 31.4% | 6,042 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.6% | 5,120 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.8% | 3,800 |
| 5 | Tyres | 18.3% | 3,523 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.4% | 2,763 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 253 | 26.5% |
| 30-60k | 839 | 21.2% |
| 60-90k | 2,692 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 4,896 | 30.2% |
| 120-150k | 4,797 | 30.8% |
| 150k+ | 5,545 | 30.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,141 | 28.9% |
| 2022 | 4,608 | 29.5% |
| 2023 | 3,800 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 3,153 | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 2,538 | 29.4% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Ranger
Before buying a 2006 Ford Ranger, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 20.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (20.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (13.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
70.3% of the 19,240 2006 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.5% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (15.3%).
Does the 2006 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.5% in the 0-30k band to 30.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,240 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.