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AV56 YZU

2007 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 139,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside vehicle corroded has been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,576 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 115,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded From body to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,285 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,283 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,426 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 66,666 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,329 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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AV56 YZU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV56 YZU, 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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What year was AV56 YZU registered?

AV56 YZU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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