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AK57 DPU

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 DPU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 140,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,627 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 138,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,102 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 134,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,899 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 130,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,012 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 126,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,603 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,074 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,323 miles

front No plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front No plate cracked

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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AK57 DPU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AK57 DPU, 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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AK57 DPU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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