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Ford Ranger

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

SFP 3MOT history

SFP 3 is a blue and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

SFP 3 blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,230 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFP 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFP 3 was last recorded at 167,230 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 7,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,158 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,072 miles
Average per year
7,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,230 miles
  • 2025 – 160,158 miles
  • 2024 – 151,658 miles
  • 2023 – 145,901 miles
  • 2022 – 140,311 miles
  • 2021 – 133,120 miles
  • 2020 – 124,368 miles
  • 2019 – 117,792 miles
  • 2018 – 109,964 miles
  • 2017 – 104,163 miles
  • 2016 – 97,186 miles
  • 2015 – 88,304 miles
  • 2014 – 79,615 miles
  • 2013 – 76,104 miles
  • 2012 – 70,495 miles
  • 2011 – 61,579 miles
  • 2010 – 52,100 miles
  • 2009 – 38,362 miles
  • 2008 – 26,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,230 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,230 miles (+7,072)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,230 miles
    Test number
    326517652975
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,158 miles (+8,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,158 miles
    Test number
    554283539701
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,658 miles (+5,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,658 miles
    Test number
    396778366771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,901 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    163374248073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass140,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,311 miles
    Test number
    711474182702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail140,311 miles (+7,191)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,311 miles
    Test number
    981721534569
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass133,120 miles (+8,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,120 miles
    Test number
    309636293050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,368 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,368 miles
    Test number
    354480733492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,792 miles (+7,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    443149517657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    322844399895
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Fail109,964 miles (+5,801)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,964 miles
    Test number
    141148418754
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass104,163 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,163 miles
    Test number
    338767075691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,159 miles (+6,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,159 miles
    Test number
    104712610457
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass97,186 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    322680272828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,304 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    174354808424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,615 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    548243084222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,104 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    295384083206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,495 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    816429972211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,579 miles (+9,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    147739971299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass52,100 miles (+13,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,100 miles
    Test number
    382251280238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,362 miles (+11,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,362 miles
    Test number
    310932589226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,573 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,573 miles
    Test number
    270564888217
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls. 265/70/16

Questions about SFP 3

What vehicle is registration SFP 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFP 3 on a blue and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 Sept 2005. 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 SFP 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SFP 3 is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SFP 3?
The MOT on SFP 3 is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SFP 3 done?
SFP 3 was recorded at 167,230 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,829 miles a year.
Has SFP 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFP 3 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on SFP 3 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 SFP 3 find?
SFP 3 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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