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BT57 UBY

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,628 mi
Last recorded178,628 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 UBY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 178,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 178,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 167,922 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 167,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 160,433 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 151,278 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 151,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 May 2019 139,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 139,754 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 132,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Fail 14 May 2018 132,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb output dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2017 125,625 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front number plate beginning to delaminate but can still be clearly read from a reasonable distance. (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working nsf side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nsf wheel bearing very rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front number plate beginning to delaminate but can still be clearly read from a reasonable distance. (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 119,061 miles

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

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 May 2016 119,061 miles

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

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

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2015 108,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 94,546 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 84,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 75,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 68,227 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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BT57 UBY is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT57 UBY, 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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BT57 UBY is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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