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Ford Ranger

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T789 RDLMOT history

T789 RDL is a white diesel Ford Ranger first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
131,425 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 RDL was last recorded at 131,425 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 3,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,944 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,481 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,425 miles
  • 2023 – 127,944 miles
  • 2022 – 125,077 miles
  • 2021 – 121,332 miles
  • 2019 – 117,081 miles
  • 2018 – 115,330 miles
  • 2016 – 113,900 miles
  • 2015 – 113,820 miles
  • 2014 – 113,819 miles
  • 2012 – 110,474 miles
  • 2011 – 107,111 miles
  • 2010 – 97,644 miles
  • 2009 – 85,836 miles
  • 2008 – 79,172 miles
  • 2007 – 69,530 miles
  • 2006 – 62,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,425 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,425 miles (+3,481)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,425 miles
    Test number
    315818478133
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass127,944 miles (+2,867)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,944 miles
    Test number
    315499231548
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear lens damaged

  3. Pass125,077 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    447396429040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail125,077 miles (+3,745)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    353360324333
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass121,332 miles (+4,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    153812228862
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/side rear lamp slight damage

  6. Pass117,081 miles (+1,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,081 miles
    Test number
    931396515350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    719644749977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,330 miles (+1,430)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    323563120317
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Fail113,900 miles (+80)15 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,900 miles
    Test number
    334158650380
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door hinge damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  10. Pass113,820 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    236226205017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s headlamp low output

  11. Fail113,819 miles (+3,345)9 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,819 miles
    Test number
    928981004397
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside headlight low output

  12. Pass110,474 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    757374102349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,111 miles (+9,467)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    259650861194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  14. Pass97,644 miles (+11,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    703032060140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass85,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    623422649149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail85,836 miles (+6,664)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    563690549179
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass79,172 miles (+9,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,172 miles
    Test number
    733041978116
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass69,530 miles (+7,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    420263357141
    • AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  19. Pass62,304 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    164502656177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,926 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,926 miles
    Test number
    162893536197
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteAdvise middle exhaust mounting corroded.

Questions about T789 RDL

Does T789 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 RDL expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 RDL?
The MOT on T789 RDL expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 RDL done?
T789 RDL was recorded at 131,425 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has T789 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 RDL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T789 RDL 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 T789 RDL find?
T789 RDL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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