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VK57 ZZU

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 ZZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 146,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 146,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 141,156 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated. No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated. No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp cluster damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tailgate insecure tailgate hinge loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split. Doesn't allow the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged but no white light showing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe to rear compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 137,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged but no white light showing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe to rear compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 132,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged but no white light

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 132,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged but no white light

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 128,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,533 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,233 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 91,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,401 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 76,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,807 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)

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

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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VK57 ZZU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK57 ZZU, 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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VK57 ZZU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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