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WJ57 SPU

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SPU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 160,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens condition ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Side plates (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens condition ? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by brake load sensor valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Side plates (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Above fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Above spare wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 155,016 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 155,014 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Coolant below minimum level

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 151,520 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Centre prop UJ nut. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil level minimum.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 147,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 147,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 129,217 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section separated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from splitter to compensator (small) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,565 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 120,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe mounts to front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,413 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage foot plate end (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,706 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,706 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,909 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,182 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,440 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,643 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2010 30,059 miles

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

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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WJ57 SPU is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WJ57 SPU, 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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WJ57 SPU is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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