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BL57 VBJ

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,577 mi
Last recorded202,577 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 202,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 197,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 197,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 189,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 184,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 184,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 176,261 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 170,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vertical Link Bush Slight Deterioration

Offside Front Vertical Link Bush Slight Deterioration

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both number plate lamps dim

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,191 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust pipe hanger broken ?

number plate lamps dimmer than expected

slight blow on middle box

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,158 miles

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,838 miles

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,008 miles

Age cracks in the sidewalls of all tyres.

High mounted stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VBJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL57 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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