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Ford Ranger

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T491 RFLMOT history

T491 RFL is a green diesel Ford Ranger first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,739 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 RFL was last recorded at 123,739 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,028 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,711 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,739 miles
  • 2025 – 122,028 miles
  • 2024 – 120,349 miles
  • 2023 – 118,344 miles
  • 2022 – 115,307 miles
  • 2021 – 113,701 miles
  • 2020 – 111,303 miles
  • 2019 – 108,593 miles
  • 2018 – 106,113 miles
  • 2017 – 103,855 miles
  • 2016 – 101,589 miles
  • 2015 – 92,924 miles
  • 2014 – 88,288 miles
  • 2013 – 82,698 miles
  • 2012 – 79,280 miles
  • 2011 – 75,344 miles
  • 2010 – 70,940 miles
  • 2009 – 65,757 miles
  • 2008 – 59,145 miles
  • 2007 – 54,100 miles
  • 2006 – 47,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,739 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,739 miles (+1,711)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,739 miles
    Test number
    777101820496
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass122,028 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,028 miles
    Test number
    374361720144
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail122,028 miles (+1,679)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,028 miles
    Test number
    895500230408
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,349 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    270406681796
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,349 miles (+2,005)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    579841758288
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,344 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    493238540152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,307 miles (+1,606)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,307 miles
    Test number
    674039712249
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass113,701 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    237365674526
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass111,303 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,303 miles
    Test number
    539234956367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,593 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,593 miles
    Test number
    575932857010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,113 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    484613436865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,855 miles (+2,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,855 miles
    Test number
    359883014876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass101,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    516935796191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,589 miles (+8,665)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    775700888899
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass92,924 miles (+4,636)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    455928425172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteO/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R tyres starting to perish
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass88,288 miles (+5,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    959140134103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,698 miles (+3,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    208777123115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,280 miles (+3,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    557513822112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in offside front footwell

  19. Pass75,344 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    805045421155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,940 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    674621730114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,757 miles
    Test number
    181038729142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,757 miles (+6,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,757 miles
    Test number
    292088729407
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass59,145 miles (+5,045)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    880990638180
    • NoteOffside front brake sticking slightly

  24. Pass54,100 miles (+6,994)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    773814627182
    • NoteEngine oil level just over minimum.
    • NoteRear diff front seal weeping. † †Gearbox weeping oil. † †Both front outer C.V. boots perished & cracking.

  25. Pass47,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,106 miles
    Test number
    304055426128
    • 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)

Questions about T491 RFL

Does T491 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 RFL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 RFL?
The MOT on T491 RFL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 RFL done?
T491 RFL was recorded at 123,739 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has T491 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 RFL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T491 RFL 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 T491 RFL find?
T491 RFL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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