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HJ07 WZG

2007 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,063 mi
Last recorded156,063 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 WZG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 156,063 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 155,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Central nut (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 at the front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 148,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 148,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 144,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 141,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 137,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 132,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 128,597 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 123,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 117,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 110,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,715 miles

OSR cluster lense cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSR cluster lense cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,801 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,323 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ07 WZG is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 HJ07 WZG, 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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HJ07 WZG is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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