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VN57 BOU

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 BOU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,156 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts bushes splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

deterioration in rear view mirror

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,371 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion along both chassis rails (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 121,371 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion along both chassis rails (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on brake pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank(slight corrosion ) (1.1.11 (c))

Central rear view mirror damaged

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 115,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to side of fuel tank(slight corrosion ) (1.1.11 (c))

Central rear view mirror damaged

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

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

aux drive belts slack

Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,504 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,270 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,498 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 21,498 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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VN57 BOU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN57 BOU, 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 VN57 BOU registered?

VN57 BOU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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