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ML07 PUA

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,636 mi
Last recorded177,636 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 PUA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 177,636 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 170,795 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 170,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 166,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 166,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 165,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting all other body mount areas ok.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 165,650 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan within 30cm of steering column mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded within 30cm of a body mounting all other body mount areas ok

rear diff noisey and leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2020 160,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 160,549 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure droplink snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 155,446 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 153,115 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,381 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 151,381 miles

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

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)

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

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

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 145,348 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 130,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 117,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,696 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 106,696 miles

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 25 Mar 2011 86,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,050 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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ML07 PUA is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ML07 PUA, 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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ML07 PUA is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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