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LT03 DES

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,135 mi
Last recorded147,135 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 DES
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 147,135 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 147,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 140,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 140,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 132,810 miles

underbody painted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 126,241 miles

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

front cross member corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 110,828 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes from compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,439 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,675 miles

Number plate lights not white

Fail 24 Apr 2010 25,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Number plate lights not white

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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LT03 DES is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LT03 DES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT03 DES registered?

LT03 DES is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is LT03 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 DES shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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