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Ford Ranger

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T253 JVFMOT history

T253 JVF is a red diesel Ford Ranger first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2024
Mileage
111,238 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 JVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T253 JVF was last recorded at 111,238 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 7,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,382 miles · 28 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,856 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,238 miles
  • 2023 – 103,382 miles
  • 2022 – 96,516 miles
  • 2021 – 93,374 miles
  • 2020 – 88,436 miles
  • 2019 – 83,915 miles
  • 2018 – 82,591 miles
  • 2017 – 81,077 miles
  • 2016 – 79,670 miles
  • 2015 – 78,133 miles
  • 2014 – 76,733 miles
  • 2012 – 59,032 miles
  • 2011 – 43,780 miles
  • 2010 – 40,231 miles
  • 2009 – 38,269 miles
  • 2008 – 37,364 miles
  • 2007 – 35,117 miles
  • 2006 – 31,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,238 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,238 miles (+7,856)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    296156279773
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,382 miles (+6,866)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    347470360604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,516 miles (+3,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    430258826239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,374 miles (+4,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    196626348096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,436 miles (+4,521)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,436 miles
    Test number
    464405669873
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,915 miles (+26)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    334405717152
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,889 miles (+1,298)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    917432220190
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,591 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    585410796276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,581 miles (+1,504)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    133949313512
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,077 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    602943183217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,067 miles (+1,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,067 miles
    Test number
    640791499740
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass79,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    477048694809
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded off

  13. Fail79,670 miles (+1,537)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    199018068020
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded off

  14. Pass78,133 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,133 miles
    Test number
    320039788505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass76,733 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,733 miles
    Test number
    905183364364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,849 miles (+14,817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    918977654022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir intake pipe from air filter is split

  17. Pass59,032 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,032 miles
    Test number
    836657142006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail59,032 miles (+15,252)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,032 miles
    Test number
    948321342006
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass43,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,780 miles
    Test number
    307996141075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,780 miles (+3,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,780 miles
    Test number
    165666941099
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass40,231 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    432033050006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,269 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,269 miles
    Test number
    232155569091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail38,268 miles (+904)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    222776359061
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass37,364 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    631433058089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    410092057099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,117 miles (+3,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    161781057471
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Pass31,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,446 miles
    Test number
    843089146054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 JVF

Does T253 JVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T253 JVF expired on 30 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T253 JVF?
The MOT on T253 JVF expired on 30 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T253 JVF done?
T253 JVF was recorded at 111,238 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has T253 JVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 JVF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T253 JVF 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 T253 JVF find?
T253 JVF failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; nearside front upper vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear upper vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 3 more.

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