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ML57 GZA

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,839 mi
Last recorded225,839 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 GZA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 225,839 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 222,498 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under-body corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 222,458 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake master tank leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe not attached to silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 208,926 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 203,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 203,089 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 195,396 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 195,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 184,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 174,766 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 174,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 162,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 154,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 154,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,724 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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ML57 GZA is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML57 GZA, 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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ML57 GZA is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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