
Ford Ranger
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc
T247 BHJMOT history
T247 BHJ is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,927 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 160,927 km
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,464 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T247 BHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T247 BHJ was last recorded at 160,927 km on 3 Aug 2026, 784 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2013: 137,945 miles, lower than 138,424 miles on 4 May 2012.
- 10 May 2013: 137,502 miles, lower than 137,945 miles on 29 Apr 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 160,143 km · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 784 km
- Average per year
- 3,464 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,927 km
- 2025 – 160,143 km
- 2024 – 159,395 km
- 2023 – 158,121 km
- 2022 – 156,752 km
- 2019 – 151,789 km
- 2018 – 149,873 km
- 2014 – 143,317 km
- 2012 – 138,424 km
- 2011 – 125,889 km
- 2009 – 108,165 km
- 2008 – 101,674 km
- 2007 – 94,220 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,927 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 160,927 km
- Test number
- 139570034325
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail160,927 km (+784)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,927 km
- Test number
- 449234300056
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass160,143 km (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 160,143 km
- Test number
- 282892116571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
Fail160,142 km (+747)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,142 km
- Test number
- 288651386397
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,395 km (+1,274)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 159,395 km
- Test number
- 514799982343
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass158,121 km (+1,369)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 158,121 km
- Test number
- 226008255497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass156,752 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 156,752 km
- Test number
- 605419062069
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass154,157 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 154,157 miles
- Test number
- 115427861623
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass152,966 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 152,966 miles
- Test number
- 409718418071
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass151,789 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 151,789 km
- Test number
- 376853627263
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at valve (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,789 km (+1,916)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,789 km
- Test number
- 698960344724
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at valve (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,873 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 149,873 km
- Test number
- 714680030966
- MinorRear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail149,871 miles (+1,724)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,871 miles
- Test number
- 343860498531
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides. kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,147 miles (+694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 148,147 miles
- Test number
- 173568556950
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass147,453 miles (+1,665)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,453 miles
- Test number
- 622887010648
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryThe NSF and the NSR tyres are perished in the sidewalls and tread pattern
Pass145,788 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 145,788 miles
- Test number
- 898243235150
- NoteOSR light lens damaged,temporary repair made.
Fail145,788 miles5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,788 miles
- Test number
- 786671425183
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- NoteOSR light lens damaged,temporary repair made.
- NoteRear exhaust mounting in poor condition.
Pass143,317 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 143,317 km
- Test number
- 779627324186
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are perished in sidewalls.
- NoteRear exhaust in poor condition.
Pass137,502 miles (-443)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 137,502 miles
- Test number
- 509030733172
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteSurface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis legs.
Fail137,945 miles (-479)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,945 miles
- Test number
- 217829013182
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteSurface corrosion to the NS and OS chassis legs.
Pass138,424 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 138,424 miles
- Test number
- 955035722101
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront and centre exhaust mounts in poor condition.
- NoteThe front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.
Fail138,424 km (+12,535)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,424 km
- Test number
- 275185422442
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront and centre exhaust mounts in poor condition.
- NoteThe front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.
Pass125,889 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 125,889 km
- Test number
- 238266211476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 117,457 miles
- Test number
- 981304220100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,165 km (+6,491)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 108,165 km
- Test number
- 111855829134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,674 km (+7,454)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 101,674 km
- Test number
- 551702028190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,220 km2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 94,220 km
- Test number
- 292182227155
- NoteFront no plate damaged.
- NoteFront pads appear low.
Pass84,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 84,194 miles
- Test number
- 134134226132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T247 BHJ
- Does T247 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T247 BHJ is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T247 BHJ?
- The MOT on T247 BHJ is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T247 BHJ done?
- T247 BHJ was recorded at 160,927 km at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,464 km a year.
- Has T247 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T247 BHJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T247 BHJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T247 BHJ find?
- T247 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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