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Ford Ranger

Black and Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,500 cc

S31 TLYMOT history

S31 TLY is a black and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 7 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S31 TLY black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,532 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 TLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 TLY was last recorded at 125,532 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,283 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,532 miles
  • 2025 – 117,041 miles
  • 2024 – 112,049 miles
  • 2023 – 106,591 miles
  • 2022 – 99,464 miles
  • 2020 – 98,235 miles
  • 2019 – 95,532 miles
  • 2018 – 89,383 miles
  • 2017 – 84,532 miles
  • 2016 – 77,698 miles
  • 2015 – 68,610 miles
  • 2014 – 60,517 miles
  • 2013 – 53,051 miles
  • 2012 – 47,284 miles
  • 2011 – 41,582 miles
  • 2010 – 33,730 miles
  • 2009 – 26,893 miles
  • 2008 – 21,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,532 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear fog lamp missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,532 miles (+249)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    940863919629
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail125,283 miles (+8,242)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,283 miles
    Test number
    428566328110
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,041 miles (+94)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    134553635139
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail116,947 miles (+4,898)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,947 miles
    Test number
    810604040690
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass112,049 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    638242132863
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL FRONT TO REAR CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail112,036 miles (+5,445)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    189435431871
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted METAL COMING OUT FRONT OF VEHICLE (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL FRONT TO REAR CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass106,591 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,591 miles
    Test number
    201342191232
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,578 miles (+7,114)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,578 miles
    Test number
    253829590588
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure HELD ON WITH CABLE TIES (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,464 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,464 miles
    Test number
    735539920601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,235 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,235 miles
    Test number
    955924871299
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar linkage bushes have cracks.
    • AdvisoryChassis and body has some surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly cracking on side wall.

  11. Fail98,230 miles (+2,698)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    486289020830
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and body has some surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly cracking on side wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass95,532 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    922677528949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,383 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,383 miles
    Test number
    436749995879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,532 miles (+6,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    921550891260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,698 miles (+9,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    866086764911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,610 miles (+8,093)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,610 miles
    Test number
    255875395135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,517 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    555492494195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,051 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    818986493134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,284 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,284 miles
    Test number
    546620872165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,582 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    319497861178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,730 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,730 miles
    Test number
    323193270141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,067 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    402477500166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,893 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    401421309156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    951692808172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 TLY

Does S31 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 TLY is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 TLY?
The MOT on S31 TLY is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 TLY done?
S31 TLY was recorded at 125,532 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has S31 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 TLY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 TLY 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 S31 TLY find?
S31 TLY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from down pipe; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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