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VN07 XFT

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,629 mi
Last recorded158,629 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 XFT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 158,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover cracked

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

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

both rear lamps cracked slightly

chassis undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2024 149,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure covered in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2023 143,384 miles

((0.65))..265/70/16 x 4,,,16 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,384 miles

((0.65))..265/70/16 x 4,,,16 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,,

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,306 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 143,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 142,816 miles

Body mountings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 142,808 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Body mountings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,813 miles

chassis and outriggers corroded o/s and n/s front to rear

front anti roll bar d bushes worn,steering idler has wear

o/s and n/s front floor pan corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded front to rear

o/s and n/s rear spring hangers corroded,o/s and n/s rear leaf springs corroded, all rear spring bushes perished

rear cross member corroded,tow bar and fixings corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 140,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to cross member to chassis end holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member to chassis end holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

chassis and outriggers corroded o/s and n/s front to rear

front anti roll bar d bushes worn,steering idler has wear

o/s and n/s front floor pan corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded front to rear

o/s and n/s rear spring hangers corroded,o/s and n/s rear leaf springs corroded, all rear spring bushes perished

rear cross member corroded,tow bar and fixings corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 137,901 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 134,802 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 132,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 129,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 124,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 123,910 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,922 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 82,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both rear half shaft bearings have slight play.

n/s/f seat belt twisted.

slight play in steering box drop arm joint.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,530 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 XFT is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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