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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T717 BLNMOT history

T717 BLN is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2022
Mileage
162,562 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 BLN
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
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T717 BLN was last recorded at 162,562 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,095 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,562 miles
  • 2021 – 162,095 miles
  • 2020 – 160,870 miles
  • 2019 – 159,741 miles
  • 2018 – 157,834 miles
  • 2017 – 155,448 miles
  • 2016 – 152,888 miles
  • 2015 – 150,181 miles
  • 2014 – 147,125 miles
  • 2013 – 144,656 miles
  • 2012 – 141,636 miles
  • 2011 – 136,700 miles
  • 2010 – 125,469 miles
  • 2009 – 111,492 miles
  • 2008 – 103,086 miles
  • 2007 – 92,318 miles
  • 2005 – 79,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,562 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat collapsed
  • AdvisoryTailgate tied shut.. general body damage and corrosion everywhere

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,562 miles (+467)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,562 miles
    Test number
    135150154896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat collapsed
    • AdvisoryTailgate tied shut.. general body damage and corrosion everywhere

  2. Pass162,095 miles (+1,225)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,095 miles
    Test number
    153953020527
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,870 miles (+1,129)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,870 miles
    Test number
    218001692027
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat has slightly defective structure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Pass159,741 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,741 miles
    Test number
    258101454983
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat with a slightly defective structure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Fail159,733 miles (+1,899)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,733 miles
    Test number
    132058618985
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat with a slightly defective structure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Pass157,834 miles (+2,386)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    157,834 miles
    Test number
    977266534713
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  7. Pass155,448 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,448 miles
    Test number
    603255051135
    • AdvisoryNear side front shock lower bush deteriorating... offside front lower ball joint perished... offside outer CV boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler

  8. Fail155,441 miles (+2,553)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,441 miles
    Test number
    105746514681
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side front shock lower bush deteriorating... offside front lower ball joint perished... offside outer CV boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler

  9. Pass152,888 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    152,888 miles
    Test number
    712786380044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail152,871 miles (+2,690)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    427078191795
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside indicator lens (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass150,181 miles (+3,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,181 miles
    Test number
    106134137848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass147,125 miles (+2,469)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    147,125 miles
    Test number
    378499664493
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner eages
    • NoteOil leaks

  13. Pass144,656 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    256018963262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass141,636 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,636 miles
    Test number
    267281572297
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front to rear fuel pipe corodid

  15. Fail141,636 miles (+4,936)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,636 miles
    Test number
    876151472298
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise front to rear fuel pipe corodid

  16. Pass136,700 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    136,700 miles
    Test number
    788497831164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,697 miles (+11,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    756087521168
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass125,469 miles (+13,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    520791320160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,492 miles (+8,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    193892729145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass103,086 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    741884828132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,836 miles (+10,518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,836 miles
    Test number
    634057518197
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass92,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    452706517102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,318 miles (+12,910)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    544766217150
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass79,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    441298945424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,374 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    523748045314
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about T717 BLN

Does T717 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T717 BLN expired on 2 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T717 BLN?
The MOT on T717 BLN expired on 2 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T717 BLN done?
T717 BLN was recorded at 162,562 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has T717 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 BLN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T717 BLN 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 T717 BLN find?
T717 BLN failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; brake fluid contaminated, and 10 more.

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