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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 3,198 cc

SAM 351MOT history

SAM 351 is a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 26 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

SAM 351 black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,470 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAM 351
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAM 351 was last recorded at 78,470 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 10,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,478 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,992 miles
Average per year
10,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,470 miles
  • 2025 – 67,478 miles
  • 2024 – 56,207 miles
  • 2023 – 44,970 miles
  • 2022 – 31,794 miles
  • 2021 – 23,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,470 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    459579126194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,469 miles (+10,991)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    180876948250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. Pass67,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    291944712274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail67,478 miles (+11,271)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    420469188109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass56,207 miles (+11,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    710460958189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass44,970 miles (+13,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    535032916527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass31,794 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    645377048235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,778 miles (+813)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    824599563308
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 265/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft into transfer box oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass30,965 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,965 miles
    Test number
    401925014237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,464 miles
    Test number
    781498754203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAM 351

What vehicle is registration SAM 351 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAM 351 on a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 26 Jan 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 SAM 351 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 351 is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAM 351?
The MOT on SAM 351 is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAM 351 done?
SAM 351 was recorded at 78,470 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,061 miles a year.
Has SAM 351 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAM 351 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on SAM 351 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 SAM 351 find?
SAM 351 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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