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BL57 UWV

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,194 mi
Last recorded130,194 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UWV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 130,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear welding repair covered in underseasl

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2024 129,778 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected main battery +ve terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

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

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar tube, replacement recommended. (6.1.6 (a))

battery poorly secured.

fuel cap seal worn.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

widespread general corrosion.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 129,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear incorrectly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported also poorly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 129,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear incorrectly routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped up (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion.

intermittent rear lighting fault evident, further investigation recommended.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 118,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion.

intermittent rear lighting fault evident, further investigation recommended.

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,767 miles

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

general corrosion.

play evident in front diff at prop shaft attachment

slight play in rear prop shaft centre mount assembly

Pass 24 Dec 2020 104,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 95,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel carrier not fully tightened, rectification recommended.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,889 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,377 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,191 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,191 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,258 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2013

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 32,607 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 32,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 27,621 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,999 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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BL57 UWV is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BL57 UWV, 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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BL57 UWV is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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