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AY07 LBJ

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,917 mi
Last recorded155,917 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 155,917 miles

Nearside Front play in steering joint

Offside Front play in steering joint

Pass 7 Dec 2024 146,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/ lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/ lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 137,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/ lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/ lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,702 miles

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

Front Lower Both sides, lower suspension ball joints dust covers perishing

Offside Front Lower Inner floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Both sides, lower suspension ball joints dust covers perishing

Offside Front Lower Inner floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,396 miles

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 and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boots are starting to perish and crack.

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 floor/inner sill by outrigger has surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 114,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working And lamp is not fixed tight. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boots are starting to perish and crack.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front floor/inner sill by outrigger has surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,689 miles

Both rear registration plate lamps, dull output

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

General under side corrosion to front chassis and components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to test rear seat belts, objects obstructing access

Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,689 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust fractured and section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear registration plate lamps, dull output

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

General under side corrosion to front chassis and components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system tail pipe missing

Unable to test rear seat belts, objects obstructing access

Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,664 miles

Nearside Front steel brake pipe rusty

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe rusty

Offside Front steel brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear steel brake pipe rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,701 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,076 miles

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

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 31 Aug 2013 64,325 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 64,325 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 55,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,593 miles

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

number plate lights dull

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,014 miles

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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AY07 LBJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY07 LBJ, 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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AY07 LBJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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