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VLZ 5260

2007 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 5260
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 89,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,557 miles

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

handbrake cable deteriorating

no plate lights dull

slight interference with rear lights ok for test

straps for both lower rear quarters rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,556 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

handbrake cable deteriorating

no plate lights dull

slight interference with rear lights ok for test

straps for both lower rear quarters rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,856 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering linkages

Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in steering linkages

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,165 miles

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

play in steering linkages not excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2016 58,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brakepipe corroded not excessive

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

play in steering linkages not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,341 miles

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

Slight play in steering linkages

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in steering linkages

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,266 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,790 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)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes to load valve

front tyres cracking/perishing and wearing on edges

slight corrosion on front to rear braker pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,233 miles

all 4 tyres perishing none excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,797 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VLZ 5260 is a 2007 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLZ 5260, 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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What year was VLZ 5260 registered?

VLZ 5260 is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is VLZ 5260 safe to buy?

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