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AK07 UWL

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 UWL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 100,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,175 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Mounting bracket Corrdded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

N/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 99,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose Mounting bracket Corrdded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

N/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,398 miles

ALL FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TOW HITCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,396 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ALL FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TOW HITCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,082 miles

Front number plate damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some heavy corrosion in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/front heavy in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust to back box holed

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bracket holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some heavy corrosion in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

play in steering detected at steering wheel

Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing and o/s/front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure and o/s/front previously welded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing and o/s/rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure nuts not tightend up, loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by load sensing valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some heavy corrosion in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/front heavy in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust to back box holed

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bracket holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some heavy corrosion in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

play in steering detected at steering wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,779 miles

general corrosion on all of underneath of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2016 49,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (7.1.2)

general corrosion on all of underneath of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,971 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle body,chassis and components

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine covers + under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle body,chassis and components

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,079 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

General corrosion to vehicle and components

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 36,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

General corrosion to vehicle and components

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 31,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in outer tyre wall offside front

Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in outer tyre wall offside front

Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AK07 UWL is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 94,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK07 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK07 UWL is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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