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AK07 VAA

2007 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,819 mi
Last recorded145,819 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VAA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 145,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 140,284 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 134,874 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 134,874 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,200 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front driver foot floor has corrosion but not seriously effective

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 124,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 119,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,459 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 114,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR OFF COMPOSATER VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,608 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front pads 5 percent

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,502 miles

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

all tyres cracking //front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,469 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 81,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,398 miles

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 VAA is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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