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AK57 NKS

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,398 mi
Last recorded174,398 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 NKS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 174,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and central rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 174,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and central rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,799 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 168,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 162,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 162,136 miles

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

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

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly deteriorated

both track rode end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 149,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside track rod inner ball joint boot is weeping grease - boot looks ok

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak/s

Fail 19 Jul 2017 149,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside track rod inner ball joint boot is weeping grease - boot looks ok

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly stress cracked

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak/s

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,710 miles

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

all front droplink bushes deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 134,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe mounting rubber not attched (7.1.1)

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

all front droplink bushes deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 103,801 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,542 miles

Front number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NKS is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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