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MT55 SCT

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SCT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 138,349 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 136,149 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 136,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,248 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 134,246 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,564 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 129,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 120,629 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 120,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,741 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to LED bulb been fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to LED bulb been fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb loose in holder- fixed during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2020 96,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,387 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,289 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,658 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads low and perished

n/s/r tyre cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,658 miles

both rear tyre treads low and perished

n/s/r tyre cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut 285x35x22

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,898 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut 285x35x22

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,386 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges starting to perish

Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,381 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,139 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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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MT55 SCT is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 MT55 SCT, 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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MT55 SCT is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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