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AY57 ZBU

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,441 mi
Last recorded232,441 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 232,441 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2025 232,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 226,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 226,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 212,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 209,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 199,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 193,141 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 193,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 174,314 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 174,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,415 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,819 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 123,818 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 118,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt twisted (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,890 miles

nearside and ofside front brake pipe feedsr rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,903 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 9 Aug 2013 92,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,047 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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AY57 ZBU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AY57 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY57 ZBU registered?

AY57 ZBU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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