2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

2,845 MOT tests in 2024. 56.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.7%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,845 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    122 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.8%
  2. Brakes24.6%
  3. Body & chassis21.7%
  4. Suspension20.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  7. Steering6.5%
  8. Tyres4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.6%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 56.7% of 2007 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,845 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).