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VN07 XHO

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 XHO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both front flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

no reverse light

Fail 31 Mar 2026 137,818 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no lamps working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both front flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 135,763 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet from EGR (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes to and from the limiter valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,856 miles

Nearside Front intermediate idler arm pivot has slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/inner arch (below drivers feet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front intermediate idler arm pivot has slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/inner arch (below drivers feet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,549 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

beam images poor

Pass 24 Feb 2021 123,629 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 123,629 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,296 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,906 miles

engine cover and undertray ftted some items not seen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,927 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,217 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 XHO is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHO, 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 VN07 XHO registered?

VN07 XHO is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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