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VN57 ZLU

2007 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 131,448 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe compensator to axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside front floor corroded within 30cm of mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 131,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.65 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe compensator to axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside front floor corroded within 30cm of mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 129,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2025 129,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.70 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Bonnet 2nd latch stiff

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2024 128,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 15 May 2023 126,842 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on whole of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 124,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 122,314 miles

Offside number plate lamp assembly lens missing

Fail 27 May 2021 122,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside number plate lamp assembly lens missing

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,049 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount bolt snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 117,869 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 117,869 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,552 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 114,538 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 112,231 miles

2nd bonnet latch stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,500 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,907 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,989 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,763 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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 ZLU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN57 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

VN57 ZLU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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