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GJ57 RFE

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,456 mi
Last recorded212,456 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 RFE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 212,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 195,433 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 176,511 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

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

engine injector seal/s leaking

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2023 176,474 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

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

engine injector seal/s leaking

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2022 167,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 167,600 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 159,046 miles

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 159,046 miles

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,225 miles

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

front-rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 151,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

front-rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 144,456 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 143,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X3 at rear brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotataed

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 134,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotataed

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 126,849 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 126,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,139 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 105,459 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 105,459 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2013 100,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 100,048 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,478 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 97,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,930 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,930 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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GJ57 RFE is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ57 RFE, 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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GJ57 RFE is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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