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BA04 OOT

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

190,119 mi
Last recorded190,119 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 OOT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 190,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Service brake performance close to minimum requirement

Pass 3 Oct 2024 185,660 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 185,660 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Out of compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2024 184,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlight aim high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill around mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill sections corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill around mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner mounting point surroundings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill sections corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner mounting point slightly corroded

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

front cross member corroded- brackets poor

n/s/f inner ball joint has slight play on steering arm

n/s/r shocker damp

Fail 24 Jul 2024 184,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced around shock absorber (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front cross member heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 164,990 miles

head light aims poor

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f tyre wearing low

steering box play both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,852 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

repairs well covered stone chip

Fail 23 May 2022 153,849 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,928 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 149,928 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Idler Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 146,809 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 136,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 136,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,217 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,248 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 80,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,598 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,893 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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BA04 OOT is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BA04 OOT, 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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BA04 OOT is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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