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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,500 cc

490 FLXMOT history

490 FLX is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 213,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

490 FLX silver Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
213,555 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
490 FLX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

490 FLX was last recorded at 213,555 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 6,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,307 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,248 miles
Average per year
10,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,555 miles
  • 2024 – 207,307 miles
  • 2023 – 201,573 miles
  • 2022 – 195,447 miles
  • 2021 – 188,221 miles
  • 2020 – 180,802 miles
  • 2019 – 170,969 miles
  • 2018 – 141,487 miles
  • 2017 – 124,051 miles
  • 2016 – 104,625 miles
  • 2015 – 103,315 miles
  • 2013 – 98,157 miles
  • 2012 – 73,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,555 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,555 miles (+6,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    213,555 miles
    Test number
    567770526470
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  2. Pass207,307 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    207,307 miles
    Test number
    198250491991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass201,573 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,573 miles
    Test number
    650032797238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,447 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,447 miles
    Test number
    534183971519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,221 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,221 miles
    Test number
    872804301856
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside sill corroded, not seriously affecting overall security
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail188,221 miles (+7,419)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,221 miles
    Test number
    441325408443
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nearside sill corroded, not seriously affecting overall security
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass180,802 miles (+9,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,802 miles
    Test number
    597548991685
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass170,969 miles (+15,076)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,969 miles
    Test number
    854407655666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,893 miles (+14,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,893 miles
    Test number
    730668690766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,487 miles
    Test number
    610757503082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail141,487 miles (+17,436)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,487 miles
    Test number
    567907859363
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass124,051 miles (+19,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    410353667043
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box
  13. Pass104,625 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    368940818485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    685548925055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail103,315 miles (+5,158)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    719653525023
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass98,157 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,157 miles
    Test number
    415805453265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,521 miles (+21,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,521 miles
    Test number
    945418443112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    788870152196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 490 FLX

What vehicle is registration 490 FLX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 490 FLX on a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 May 2009. 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 490 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 490 FLX expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 490 FLX?
The MOT on 490 FLX expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 490 FLX done?
490 FLX was recorded at 213,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 10,522 miles a year.
Has 490 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 490 FLX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on 490 FLX 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 490 FLX find?
490 FLX passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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