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WV05 KAT

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,162 mi
Last recorded189,162 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 KAT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 189,162 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 189,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 184,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 179,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 179,342 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 172,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 172,478 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near fuel tank, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

Offside small stonechip in windscreen

parking brake stiff in operation

Fail 28 Sep 2021 161,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near fuel tank, recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))

Offside small stonechip in windscreen

oil level low

parking brake stiff in operation

Pass 30 Sep 2020 156,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve *3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 150,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 pipes to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 150,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 pipes to brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 143,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,512 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 120,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,381 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 26 Sep 2012 79,196 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,994 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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WV05 KAT is a 2007 Ford Ranger in Black 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 WV05 KAT, 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 WV05 KAT registered?

WV05 KAT is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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