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AM07 CHJ

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,202 mi
Last recorded173,202 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM07 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 173,202 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 169,226 miles

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

Front front valance holled

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

bed floor holled

end float rear axle

rear diff noisey

Fail 5 Sep 2019 169,207 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp insicure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury valance sharpe edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both chassis ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front front valance holled

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

bed floor holled

rear diff noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2018 163,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front panel corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 163,557 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick steel to steel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front panel corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 152,152 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 152,152 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,438 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 141,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,364 miles

o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2014 123,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2013 113,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REAR AXLE BANGO HOUSING LEAKING OIL

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,407 miles

REAR AXLE BANGO HOUSING LEAKING OIL

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,266 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,399 miles

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

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

o/side front disc slightly scored inner

Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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AM07 CHJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 AM07 CHJ, 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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AM07 CHJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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