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VN07 WFU

2007 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,761 mi
Last recorded156,761 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 WFU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 156,761 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under radiator corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (under drivers feet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount on suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded, casing dented (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes at rear heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis repaired in several areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has signs of corrosion but is heavily coated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering / suspension / brake components are coated, making inspection difficult

underside of vehicle heavily coated, making inspection difficult

Fail 13 Oct 2025 156,706 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large holes beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / radiator support corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch corroded / holed, not a prescribed area or considered to affect strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting on suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroded / in-complete (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis generally corroded / coated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

slight squeak from auxiliary belt

steering / suspension / brake components are corroded / coated

underside of vehicle coated in underseal making inspection difficult

underside of vehicle in a dirty condition

Pass 15 Oct 2024 152,806 miles

Auxiliary belt squeaking

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / radiator support corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc dust shield corroded / in-secure

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

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

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

steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded / coated

underside of vehicle is coated in underseal, obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,508 miles

Front vehicle cross member corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged but functioning

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged but functioning

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

Steering / suspension / brake components are corroded

underside coated in underseal obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

general corrosion to chassis/boot floor etc

lower front panel corroded/holed

n/s and o/s front floor pans showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Oct 2022 146,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked

general corrosion to chassis/boot floor etc

lower front panel corroded/holed

n/s and o/s front floor pans showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,486 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (radiator supporting panel) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens is slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing dented (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Oct 2021 142,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread - 235/70/16 HiFly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping at bottom of gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rearwards joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose bolt on transfer box flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (radiator supporting panel) corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp les slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing dented (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

steering / suspension / brake components slightly corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2020 139,025 miles

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle to chassis and towbar

lower front panel corroded/holed

Fail 13 Oct 2020 139,021 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle to chassis and towbar

lower front panel corroded/holed

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement general surface corrosion to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

lower front panel showing signs corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,145 miles

2x bolts missing from engine to gearbox

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear limiter x4 (1.1.11 (c))

front lower front panel corroded

front shocks and n/s rear shock slight mist of oil

general corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

Fail 12 Oct 2018 132,145 miles

2x bolts missing from engine to gearbox

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear limiter x4 (1.1.11 (c))

front lower front panel corroded

front shocks and n/s rear shock slight mist of oil

general corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear shocker casing slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

slight underbody corrosion

wiper blades corroded but working

Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 123,682 miles

Corrosion in rear chassis.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,682 miles

Corrosion in rear chassis.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,856 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 101,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,077 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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VN07 WFU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN07 WFU, 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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VN07 WFU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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