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HG57 APZ

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 APZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 131,204 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 131,204 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2022 126,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2021 121,195 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 111,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,951 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)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,347 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,117 miles

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,117 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level brake lamp inop

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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HG57 APZ is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HG57 APZ, 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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HG57 APZ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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