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Ford Ranger

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,500 cc

196 ETFMOT history

196 ETF is a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 157,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

196 ETF black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,008 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
196 ETF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

196 ETF was last recorded at 157,008 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,086 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,922 miles
Average per year
9,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,008 miles
  • 2025 – 154,086 miles
  • 2024 – 151,662 miles
  • 2023 – 149,065 miles
  • 2022 – 145,654 miles
  • 2021 – 142,280 miles
  • 2020 – 139,149 miles
  • 2019 – 135,269 miles
  • 2018 – 126,125 miles
  • 2017 – 103,423 miles
  • 2016 – 87,052 miles
  • 2015 – 68,414 miles
  • 2014 – 48,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,008 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,008 miles
    Test number
    932072548886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass154,086 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,086 miles
    Test number
    420714581389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to brake compensation valve (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass151,662 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,662 miles
    Test number
    872583159925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,065 miles
    Test number
    282240880929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,065 miles (+3,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,065 miles
    Test number
    665793640219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,654 miles
    Test number
    143325498195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail145,654 miles (+3,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,654 miles
    Test number
    853734625582
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,280 miles
    Test number
    810819025811
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,280 miles (+3,131)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,280 miles
    Test number
    358869262319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,149 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,149 miles
    Test number
    435885856875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,269 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,269 miles
    Test number
    549497525040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,125 miles (+22,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    427742358837
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper offside front wing damage but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass103,423 miles (+16,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    394066377928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,052 miles (+18,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,052 miles
    Test number
    123242082596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,414 miles (+20,070)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,414 miles
    Test number
    135229045405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    778917554021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 196 ETF

What vehicle is registration 196 ETF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 196 ETF on a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 31 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 196 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 196 ETF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 196 ETF?
The MOT on 196 ETF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 196 ETF done?
196 ETF was recorded at 157,008 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,130 miles a year.
Has 196 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 196 ETF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 196 ETF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 196 ETF find?
196 ETF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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