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BF57 JKJ

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,960 miles

Hand brake requirements only just met recommend adjustment

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front foot well area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front foot well area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 21 Dec 2024 138,180 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor pans and inner sills corrded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 133,220 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met recommend adjustment of rear brakes.

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 133,219 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure 2nd row body mount bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure 2nd row body mount bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake requirements only just met recommend adjustment of brakes.

Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,474 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 128,474 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 121,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,130 miles

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

headlights cloudy but produce beam image

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

headlights cloudy but produce beam image

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,915 miles

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes leading to and going from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,643 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded piece to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front floor/body slightly corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,554 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded piece to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front floor/body slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,705 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,439 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres worn more on inside

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four tyres slightly perished

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

both rear tyres worn more on inside

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,330 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn slightly more on inside

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,167 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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BF57 JKJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF57 JKJ, 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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BF57 JKJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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