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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,499 cc

V2 APEMOT history

V2 APE is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V2 APE blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,505 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 APE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 APE was last recorded at 89,505 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,797 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
3,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,505 miles
  • 2024 – 88,797 miles
  • 2023 – 88,349 miles
  • 2022 – 87,178 miles
  • 2021 – 86,097 miles
  • 2020 – 80,884 miles
  • 2019 – 78,623 miles
  • 2018 – 77,056 miles
  • 2017 – 74,934 miles
  • 2016 – 67,520 miles
  • 2015 – 52,934 miles
  • 2014 – 46,201 miles
  • 2013 – 41,804 miles
  • 2012 – 37,387 miles
  • 2011 – 33,355 miles
  • 2010 – 30,005 miles
  • 2009 – 28,112 miles
  • 2008 – 25,493 miles
  • 2007 – 22,921 miles
  • 2006 – 19,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,505 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides have been greased over (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator supports corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked but not posing a danger to pedestrians or other road users nearside front
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back, worse at the front as they travel round bulkhead
  • AdvisoryUndecider vehicle has a general light surface rust covering components
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both main chassis rails front to back have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Driver and front passenger floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,505 miles (+708)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    622616097520
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides have been greased over (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator supports corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cracked but not posing a danger to pedestrians or other road users nearside front
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to back, worse at the front as they travel round bulkhead
    • AdvisoryUndecider vehicle has a general light surface rust covering components
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both main chassis rails front to back have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Driver and front passenger floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass88,797 miles (+448)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    558755010017
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 cracked/damaged/deteriorating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded within 30cm of a body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded within 30cm of a body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded runs along underbody
    • AdvisoryRear nearside/offside leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass88,349 miles (+1,171)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,349 miles
    Test number
    993770512447
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering

  4. Pass87,178 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    388507908822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,097 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    888677094634
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,097 miles (+5,213)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    347904794991
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,884 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,884 miles
    Test number
    483832175892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    466186794540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,623 miles (+1,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    411879933780
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass77,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    603220400858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront screen damaged

  11. Fail77,056 miles (+2,122)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    881727553385
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront screen damaged

  12. Pass74,934 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    236465051343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  13. Fail74,934 miles (+7,414)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    942681823896
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  14. Pass67,520 miles (+14,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    339399945136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass52,934 miles (+6,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    842466730732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind front wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind front wheel (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass46,201 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    335717684473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,804 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    527798743161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,757 miles (+4,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    309271143118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass37,387 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,387 miles
    Test number
    476574222188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,355 miles
    Test number
    256556721117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail33,355 miles (+3,350)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,355 miles
    Test number
    856476021106
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass30,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    272769000100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,005 miles (+1,893)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    754729500104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass28,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    392210529146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail28,112 miles (+2,619)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,112 miles
    Test number
    732150529183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass25,493 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,493 miles
    Test number
    133274598053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,921 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,921 miles
    Test number
    320512777091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,876 miles
    Test number
    121382566408
    • NoteExhaust mounting bracket is broken

Questions about V2 APE

Does V2 APE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 APE is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V2 APE?
The MOT on V2 APE is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 APE done?
V2 APE was recorded at 89,505 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,532 miles a year.
Has V2 APE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 APE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V2 APE 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 V2 APE find?
V2 APE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: both rear leaf springs corroded; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides have been greased over; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator supports corroded, and 7 more.

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