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GJ57 RFO

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,836 mi
Last recorded183,836 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 RFO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 183,836 miles

General body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2025 180,539 miles

General corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 179,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes around brake compensator area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust to underneath and front floor plan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 179,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes around brake compensator area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust to underneath and front floor plan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 175,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe around brake compenstator area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear lens damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2022 175,339 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged rear axle to brake compenstator (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2021 173,856 miles

Offside mirror Damage

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 169,847 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 169,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 160,085 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,722 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,002 miles

tyres worn nearto min limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,140 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

propshaft joint worn.ftont pads 3/4 worn.

screen damaged not in view of road.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,980 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil at minimum, o/s wing mirror back damaged, damage to o/s wing and n/s/r light

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,399 miles

Offside wing mirror cover damaged, nearside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,748 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre worn on edge.

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 RFO is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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