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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T783 VACMOT history

T783 VAC is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
148,659 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 VAC
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
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 VAC was last recorded at 148,659 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 9,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,035 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,624 miles
Average per year
3,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,659 miles
  • 2023 – 139,035 miles
  • 2022 – 138,546 miles
  • 2021 – 136,115 miles
  • 2020 – 126,917 miles
  • 2019 – 119,301 miles
  • 2018 – 113,959 miles
  • 2017 – 105,074 miles
  • 2016 – 102,522 miles
  • 2015 – 101,361 miles
  • 2014 – 100,340 miles
  • 2013 – 97,223 miles
  • 2012 – 95,683 miles
  • 2011 – 94,280 miles
  • 2010 – 92,061 miles
  • 2009 – 89,060 miles
  • 2008 – 88,192 miles
  • 2007 – 84,041 miles
  • 2006 – 82,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,659 miles (+9,624)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,659 miles
    Test number
    715710416466
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,035 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    657859915481
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail139,029 miles (+483)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,029 miles
    Test number
    277766221204
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,546 miles (+2,431)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,546 miles
    Test number
    299482225537
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,115 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,115 miles
    Test number
    983128759888
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,115 miles (+9,198)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,115 miles
    Test number
    122397995986
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,917 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,917 miles
    Test number
    105203105788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,301 miles (+5,342)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,301 miles
    Test number
    401466482339
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre has large thorn thru inner sidewall
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gaitor pin holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,959 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,959 miles
    Test number
    285128772194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,956 miles (+8,882)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,956 miles
    Test number
    922104861205
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass105,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,074 miles
    Test number
    941162529900
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes slightly binding.

  12. Fail105,073 miles (+2,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    183936526650
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes slightly binding.

  13. Pass102,522 miles (+1,161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    375899548422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal soft

  14. Pass101,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,361 miles
    Test number
    998736435211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,361 miles (+1,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,361 miles
    Test number
    399826235414
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass100,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    636522704223
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail100,340 miles (+3,117)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    165226894184
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,223 miles
    Test number
    966775403223
    • NoteO/Side front tyre outer edge worn

  19. Fail97,223 miles (+1,540)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,223 miles
    Test number
    195933303244
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/Side front tyre outer edge worn

  20. Pass95,683 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    939320152109
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHand brake cables corroded

  21. Fail95,683 miles (+1,403)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    629196342170
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHand brake cables corroded

  22. Pass94,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    346933551128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,280 miles (+2,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    356393951141
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass92,061 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,061 miles
    Test number
    861663570101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    222083869183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,060 miles (+868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    402253769163
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

  27. Pass88,192 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    172743108261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,041 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    903438537196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass82,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,370 miles
    Test number
    714663736168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail82,370 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,370 miles
    Test number
    941331136135
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T783 VAC

Does T783 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 VAC expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 VAC?
The MOT on T783 VAC expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 VAC done?
T783 VAC was recorded at 148,659 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 3,616 miles a year.
Has T783 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 VAC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T783 VAC 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 T783 VAC find?
T783 VAC passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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