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BD57 ULL

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

198,147 mi
Last recorded198,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ULL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 198,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 182,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 179,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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 all welding repairs have been covered with filler / sealant / wax oyl (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

heavily wax oyled underside of vehicle / still wet

Fail 2 Jun 2023 179,925 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

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 underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody wax oyled (still very wet)

Pass 18 Feb 2022 173,809 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

Underside corroded throughout

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 173,807 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member by leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Crossmember corroded

Underside corroded throughout

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,920 miles

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

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

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))

both headlamp lenses are clouded over

front cross member is corroded

under side of vehicle is corroded throughout

Fail 19 Jan 2021 163,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake load valve prescribed area, chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses are clouded over

front cross member is corroded

under side of vehicle is corroded throughout

Pass 20 Jan 2020 155,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded and unable to check it behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides dicoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member behind front bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has corrosion through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 155,480 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded and unable to check it behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides dicoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member behind front bumper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has corrosion through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 146,226 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole is chassis, front cross member,behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight free play in steering system

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 146,223 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear pipes, brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake valve pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole is chassis, front cross member,behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 not working,1 not illuminating reg plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight free play in steering system

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes, brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 128,478 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes, brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,726 miles

Front slight free play in steering box

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front slight free play in steering box

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 111,796 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,513 miles

front sidelight bulbs blue

n/s front seatbelt slow in returning

Fail 22 Jan 2014 103,513 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml on

front sidelight bulbs blue

n/s front seatbelt slow in returning

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,431 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,029 miles

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

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

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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BD57 ULL is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BD57 ULL, 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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BD57 ULL is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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