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LR57 BZS

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 BZS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 146,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 146,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 143,592 miles

Front crossmember/ radiator support corroded not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that attaches to brake hose is corroded at ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear rear crossmember corroded not considered excessive

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 143,592 miles

Front crossmember/ radiator support corroded not considered excessive

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that attaches to brake hose is corroded at ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear rear crossmember corroded not considered excessive

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 143,585 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle not fit to be driven, condition of brake pipes likely to burst at full pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Between fuel tank and chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Radiator support panel heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes around load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Panel corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 140,528 miles

Advanced corrosion front crossmember/rad mounting

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at lrv (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrules on LRV valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 133,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrules on LRV valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,745 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,454 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 123,454 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 108,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,719 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not retracting fully

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt not retracting fully

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,653 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,740 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,583 miles

both front tyres on 3mm 245/70/16S

nearside rear tyre bald on centre of tread but unsure if stepped or not!

offside rear tyre on 2.8mm but unsure if stepped tread or not!

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,086 miles

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

nearside rear tyre becoming low on stepped tread 245/70/16H

Fail 14 Oct 2011 62,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre becoming low on stepped tread 245/70/16H

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

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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LR57 BZS is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR57 BZS, 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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LR57 BZS is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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