Ford Ranger
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,000 cc
P186 OCSMOT history
P186 OCS is a red petrol Ford Ranger first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 276,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 276,923 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P186 OCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P186 OCS was last recorded at 276,923 miles on 22 Jun 2024, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2012: 5,600 miles, lower than 184,198 miles on 15 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 276,001 miles · 28 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 922 miles
- Average per year
- 7,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 276,923 miles
- 2023 – 276,001 miles
- 2022 – 273,077 miles
- 2018 – 258,975 miles
- 2014 – 216,012 miles
- 2012 – 5,600 miles
- 2011 – 184,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass276,923 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryBody corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass276,923 miles (+922)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 276,923 miles
- Test number
- 672063729062
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Pass276,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 276,001 miles
- Test number
- 138183946867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail276,001 miles (+2,924)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,001 miles
- Test number
- 905585648299
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass273,077 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 273,077 miles
- Test number
- 558041993914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear body mountings to chassis corroded heavily
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear suspension bushes slightly worn and perished
Fail273,077 miles7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,077 miles
- Test number
- 414311340007
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leaking heavily (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear body mountings to chassis corroded heavily
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear suspension bushes slightly worn and perished
Pass268,866 km1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 268,866 km
- Test number
- 859831451059
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security headlamp panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen has small chip in centre
Pass258,975 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 258,975 miles
- Test number
- 201274313500
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre little low on tread
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail258,975 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,975 miles
- Test number
- 379267704120
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre little low on tread
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass248,705 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 248,705 km
- Test number
- 272402513439
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail248,705 km (+10,721)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,705 km
- Test number
- 473196584656
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass237,984 km (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 237,984 km
- Test number
- 281346033347
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail237,983 km (+11,032)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,983 km
- Test number
- 149603650075
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureShock absorber insecure both front (2.7.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass226,951 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 226,951 km
- Test number
- 709747351560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Fail216,012 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,012 miles
- Test number
- 307149054445
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass216,012 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 216,012 miles
- Test number
- 655259254278
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail216,356 km (+9,444)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,356 km
- Test number
- 456477924202
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass206,912 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 206,912 km
- Test number
- 567937553219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,600 miles (-178,598)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 5,600 miles
- Test number
- 385028452203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,198 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 184,198 miles
- Test number
- 778258551242
- NoteAs mot 965394341277
Fail184,190 km4 failures10 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,190 km
- Test number
- 965394341277
- FailureRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- FailureRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteHeadlamp images poor
- NoteSlight play in steering joints
- NoteSteering pipes corroding
Questions about P186 OCS
- Does P186 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P186 OCS expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P186 OCS?
- The MOT on P186 OCS expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P186 OCS done?
- P186 OCS was recorded at 276,923 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
- Has P186 OCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P186 OCS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on P186 OCS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P186 OCS find?
- P186 OCS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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