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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,198 cc

ESS 288MOT history

ESS 288 is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 24 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 163,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

ESS 288 blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
163,910 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
21,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESS 288
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
24 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESS 288 was last recorded at 163,910 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,909 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
21,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,910 miles
  • 2025 – 152,822 miles
  • 2024 – 136,208 miles
  • 2023 – 113,130 miles
  • 2022 – 85,248 miles
  • 2021 – 56,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,910 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    163,910 miles
    Test number
    513571039712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,909 miles (+11,087)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,909 miles
    Test number
    160524785633
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass152,822 miles (+16,614)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,822 miles
    Test number
    728700116468
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass136,208 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    500984115623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,207 miles (+23,077)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,207 miles
    Test number
    104100910037
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass113,130 miles (+27,882)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    948869018166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,248 miles (+28,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,248 miles
    Test number
    555444541946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    686264180511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESS 288

What vehicle is registration ESS 288 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESS 288 on a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 24 Jul 2018. 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 ESS 288 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESS 288 is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESS 288?
The MOT on ESS 288 is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESS 288 done?
ESS 288 was recorded at 163,910 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 21,754 miles a year.
Has ESS 288 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESS 288 has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on ESS 288 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 ESS 288 find?
ESS 288 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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