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VN57 BOV

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,892 mi
Last recorded146,892 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 146,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 146,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 139,899 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 139,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 132,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

chassis corroded

play in steering idler

steering box drop arm ball joint has play

steering idler ball joint has play

Fail 29 Nov 2023 132,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

chassis corroded

play in steering idler

steering box drop arm ball joint has play

steering idler ball joint has play

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,732 miles

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

play in steering drop arm

Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

play in steering drop arm

Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,974 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sets of bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear fog light slight discolouration

Fail 23 Nov 2021 117,974 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sets of bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear fog light slight discolouration

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,761 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensor valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH chassis / tow bar mounts slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,986 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,972 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,671 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,051 miles

Offside front barke is binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,646 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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VN57 BOV is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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