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AX07 ARU

2007 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

243,885 mi
Last recorded243,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 ARU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 243,885 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 243,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 230,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 230,456 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 218,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 218,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside not working and nearside low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 204,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 204,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 186,564 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

Fail 9 Nov 2017 186,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing from lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 16 Nov 2016 167,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 167,691 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 150,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,324 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 98,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,428 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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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AX07 ARU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX07 ARU, 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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AX07 ARU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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