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BK57 JKZ

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,904 mi
Last recorded162,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 JKZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 162,904 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Underneath covered in Sealant

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2026 162,897 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and inner arch by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 157,411 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 157,411 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,162 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 152,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 148,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 145,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 139,897 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 139,897 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body 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))

Offside Front Integral body 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))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,910 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 135,908 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,262 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 114,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,092 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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BK57 JKZ 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 BK57 JKZ, 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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BK57 JKZ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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