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WL07 AKO

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 AKO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded just outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded just outside of prescribed area.

Fail 23 Aug 2024 101,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded just outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded just outside of prescribed area.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 92,741 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams dipped beam going off when main beam switched on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,358 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,783 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,764 miles

Brake performance not tested due to Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,975 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 75,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 71,961 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,665 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes at load valve marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,454 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,131 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,693 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,399 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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WL07 AKO is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL07 AKO, 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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WL07 AKO is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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