2007 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,375 Ford Ranger cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 56.1% passed first time. That is below the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Ford Ranger cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Ford Ranger MOT failure items
2007 Ford Ranger common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working8.8%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
Stop lamp: not working4.1%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
Rear fog lamp: not working4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Ford Ranger advisories
2007 Ford Ranger common advisories
ItemValue
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material28.3%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive13.3%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge13.0%
Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced11.5%
Wheel bearings: has slight play10.4%
Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread8.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Ford Ranger faults by area
2007 Ford Ranger faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.8%
Body, chassis, structure16.5%
Brakes14.8%
Suspension14.4%
Visibility7.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Ford Ranger recorded mileage
2007 Ford Ranger mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,372105,000135,500 miles166,500

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Ford Ranger years

Ford Ranger first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
202215,08482.0%88.5%
202115,93079.6%87.2%
202011,36477.2%86.0%
201914,07275.5%83.5%
201813,66273.5%80.9%
201710,34872.8%78.2%
201610,12672.2%74.9%
20156,00664.8%71.9%
20143,87363.4%68.6%
20132,77265.7%65.8%
20121,78260.6%63.5%
20111,40059.0%61.2%
20101,28156.2%59.3%
20092,01356.1%58.3%
20081,78357.1%57.2%
20072,37556.1%57.4%
20061,97254.2%57.0%
20051,65857.2%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.