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GF56 OBG

2007 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,980 mi
Last recorded146,980 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 OBG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 146,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 146,980 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 134,420 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 134,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished and viod of pattern inside edge

chassis rusty

light corosion on rear hose feruule

small stone chip on screen

underside and susp/parts rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2018 126,486 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body insecure panel and no plate mounting sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished and viod of pattern inside edge

chassis rusty

small stone chip on screen

underside and susp/parts rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,869 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,063 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 35,821 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 8,892 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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GF56 OBG is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF56 OBG, 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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GF56 OBG is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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