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GJ07 KGN

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,146 mi
Last recorded193,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 KGN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 193,146 miles

Chassis corroded

Front tyres worn uneven

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 185,194 miles

Beam converters fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 183,575 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamps poor pattern, beam converters fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on the underside

Fail 10 Feb 2025 183,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamps poor pattern, beam converters fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 1 Aug 2023 176,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Some noise from the front hubs/bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,479 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 169,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 167,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 167,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 155,905 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 155,895 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 120,379 miles

Front registration plate damaged but secure.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 89,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,174 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges of tread.

Both rear tyres perished.

Steering joints slightly worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,581 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,340 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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GJ07 KGN is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ07 KGN, 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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GJ07 KGN is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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