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WL56 FGP

2007 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,080 mi
Last recorded165,080 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FGP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 165,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 165,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 159,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 159,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 153,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,664 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 148,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,696 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,132 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,951 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 110,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,399 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil level low plus brake fluid level low

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,590 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,694 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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WL56 FGP is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WL56 FGP, 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 WL56 FGP registered?

WL56 FGP is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is WL56 FGP safe to buy?

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