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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,953 cc

K40 RKUMOT history

K40 RKU is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

K40 RKU silver Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2024
Mileage
169,836 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,953 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RKU was last recorded at 169,836 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,835 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,836 miles
  • 2022 – 154,820 miles
  • 2021 – 154,817 miles
  • 2020 – 145,770 miles
  • 2019 – 143,819 miles
  • 2018 – 141,714 miles
  • 2017 – 138,188 miles
  • 2016 – 128,140 miles
  • 2015 – 119,802 miles
  • 2014 – 102,077 miles
  • 2013 – 83,670 miles
  • 2012 – 62,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,836 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,836 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,836 miles
    Test number
    891376676461
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slow to retract

  2. Fail169,835 miles (+15,015)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,835 miles
    Test number
    340372555446
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slow to retract

  3. Pass154,820 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,820 miles
    Test number
    425516043361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,819 miles (+2)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,819 miles
    Test number
    567467952049
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail154,817 miles (+9,047)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,817 miles
    Test number
    894244994173
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll component under the vehicle undersealed

  6. Pass145,770 miles (+1,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,770 miles
    Test number
    211220234177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp has a small crack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion back to front

  7. Pass143,819 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    130217242617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,714 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,714 miles
    Test number
    796833098931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,188 miles (+10,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,188 miles
    Test number
    270995097804
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass128,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    250912323881
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail128,140 miles (+8,338)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    250487684044
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass119,802 miles (+17,725)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    447009115085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,077 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    237573024038
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail102,077 miles (+18,407)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    915873024098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail83,670 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    178451433026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass83,670 miles (+21,069)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    375171533003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,601 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    276831442038
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge.

  18. Pass62,601 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    695641242007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Questions about K40 RKU

Does K40 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 RKU expired on 2 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 RKU?
The MOT on K40 RKU expired on 2 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 RKU done?
K40 RKU was recorded at 169,836 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 9,765 miles a year.
Has K40 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RKU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 RKU 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 K40 RKU find?
K40 RKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; brake fluid close to minimum mark; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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