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HV07 SHJ

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,573 mi
Last recorded163,573 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 163,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 163,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 157,765 miles

Squeak from front suspension, unable to locate.

Fail 24 Mar 2025 157,765 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake travel quite high

Squeak from front suspension, unable to locate.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 146,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,897 miles

General light corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,549 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to load comp valve some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged debris blocking access but work ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and age deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 119,266 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,153 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 114,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,618 miles

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

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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HV07 SHJ 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 78.3%.

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 HV07 SHJ, 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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What year was HV07 SHJ registered?

HV07 SHJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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