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LB57 VGK

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,212 mi
Last recorded158,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VGK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 158,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes into rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 158,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear tailpipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes into rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 141,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,507 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 127,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,809 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 123,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 120,847 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns+os (5.3.2 (b))

ns rear axle leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,846 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ns+os (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,503 miles

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

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

mil light on

Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,846 miles

eml on

Fail 29 Jan 2019 103,846 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/ reverse lights comes on when fog light is on (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,150 miles

E.M.L on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,146 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

E.M.L on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,697 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,562 miles

Centre Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 49,744 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 39,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2013 39,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,806 miles

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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LB57 VGK is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB57 VGK, 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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LB57 VGK is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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