2007 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · VE07 XBZ
2007 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2007. Recorded mileage 169,517 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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VE07 XBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/10/2026
- 169,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE07 XBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Ranger (VE07 XBZ) between April 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up Front and Centre Universal Joints (6.1.7 (b) (ii))”; “Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake compensator assembly mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
VE07 XBZ Mileage History
- 11/04/2022160,382 mi
- 04/10/2023162,911 mi+2,529 mi
- 25/11/2024166,061 mi+3,150 mi
- 25/11/2025167,960 mi+1,899 mi
- 27/10/2026169,517 mi+1,557 mi
Average of roughly 2,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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