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LB57 VHJ

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,419 mi
Last recorded156,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 156,419 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside + offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in nearside steering pivot point / idler

Fail 13 Jan 2021 156,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside + offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in nearside steering pivot point / idler

Pass 15 Jan 2020 149,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,368 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 104,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 98,112 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,934 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,388 miles

Suspension has slight corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 29,388 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension has slight corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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LB57 VHJ is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHJ, 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 LB57 VHJ registered?

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

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