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HG56 RKO

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,606 mi
Last recorded156,606 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 RKO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 156,606 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 156,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 154,644 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 154,639 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracking badly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at rear above spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember that holds tank at rear and brake valve (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 151,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 145,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember support for fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 145,221 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember support for fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,771 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 14 Dec 2018 110,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 110,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,835 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,302 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,299 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished and scrubed inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished and scrubed inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,238 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 34,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,637 miles

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

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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HG56 RKO is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG56 RKO, 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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HG56 RKO is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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