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GF56 XWH

2007 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

215,962 mi
Last recorded215,962 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XWH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 215,962 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 215,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 213,408 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle 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 Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 213,408 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle 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 Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 210,556 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded by body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 210,556 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member slightly corroded by body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 207,561 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension and chassis components

Fail 20 Jan 2023 207,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension and chassis components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 205,533 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 204,395 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 204,394 miles

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

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 201,739 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 196,137 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 196,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft front and rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 189,905 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 189,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 180,631 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 180,631 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2015 161,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 161,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 140,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,467 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,626 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,926 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 XWH is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GF56 XWH, 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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What year was GF56 XWH registered?

GF56 XWH is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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