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YY57 GWC

2007 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,466 mi
Last recorded189,466 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ranger94,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 GWC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 189,466 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring fixing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

numerous welding repairs

underbody heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 186,112 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front radiator support corroded/ holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear brake drum backing plates damp

slight diesel injector leak

Pass 1 Nov 2023 183,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 183,601 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 181,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 181,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 178,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 178,669 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 176,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 176,154 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing damaged by broken leaf spring (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 173,849 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 173,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to foremost spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 170,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 168,563 miles

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 24 Oct 2016 166,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,848 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes on rear load sening valve slight corrosion.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes on rear load sening valve slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,475 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,186 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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YY57 GWC 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 YY57 GWC, 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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YY57 GWC is a 2007 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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