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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

V36 DLCMOT history

V36 DLC is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,078 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V36 DLC was last recorded at 166,078 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 11,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,661 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,417 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,078 miles
  • 2024 – 154,661 miles
  • 2023 – 149,504 miles
  • 2022 – 143,192 miles
  • 2021 – 141,635 miles
  • 2020 – 140,342 miles
  • 2019 – 138,625 miles
  • 2018 – 136,220 miles
  • 2017 – 134,164 miles
  • 2016 – 131,869 miles
  • 2015 – 130,166 miles
  • 2014 – 128,296 miles
  • 2013 – 124,468 miles
  • 2012 – 119,521 miles
  • 2011 – 116,727 miles
  • 2010 – 115,683 miles
  • 2009 – 114,112 miles
  • 2008 – 110,118 miles
  • 2007 – 106,156 miles
  • 2006 – 97,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,078 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Steering idler joint(s) slight movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,078 miles (+11,417)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,078 miles
    Test number
    161157803312
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler(s)

  2. Pass154,661 miles (+5,157)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,661 miles
    Test number
    552079703781
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in idler arm joint,
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S worn on edge, O/S below 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,504 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    840994282307
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront balljoint dust cover(s) slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking/perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear light lens
    • AdvisorySteering idler(s) slight movement
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,504 miles (+6,312)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    852903100369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront balljoint dust cover(s) slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking/perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear light lens
    • AdvisorySteering idler(s) slight movement
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Front(s) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,192 miles (+1,557)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,192 miles
    Test number
    919870314680
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyre(s) have perishing/ Nearside front wearing low
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear light lens
    • AdvisorySteering idler(s) slight movement

  6. Pass141,635 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    497465110104
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower balljoint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear light lens
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail141,635 miles (+1,293)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,635 miles
    Test number
    306457556858
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower balljoint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear light lens
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass140,342 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,342 miles
    Test number
    345410219766
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads beginning to wear low inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower balljoint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement

  9. Fail140,342 miles (+1,717)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,342 miles
    Test number
    718980930016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads beginning to wear low inner
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower balljoint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement

  10. Pass138,625 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    152067060153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement

  11. Fail138,625 miles (+2,405)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    374823354306
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement

  12. Pass136,220 miles (+2,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    997660959888
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to ns/osf brake pipe
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle structure
    • AdvisorySteering idler joint(s) slight movement

  13. Pass134,164 miles (+2,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,164 miles
    Test number
    967888655730
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing front tyres

  14. Pass131,869 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,869 miles
    Test number
    111269651059
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has slight perishing to sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  15. Pass130,166 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    296377295484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,296 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    275421014206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,468 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,468 miles
    Test number
    249114193080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,521 miles (+2,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    258719162047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting strap corroded but still supporting exhaust

  19. Pass116,727 miles (+1,044)11 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    395599581088
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion forming on some under floor fuel pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion forming on all chassis area's
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass115,683 miles (+1,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    670153280048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront upper and lower suspension ball joints protective boots are all starting to perish and have fine cracks forming

  21. Pass114,112 miles (+3,994)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    911132289031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  22. Pass110,118 miles (+3,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,118 miles
    Test number
    214277388048
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass106,156 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    323408987042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    97,570 miles
    Test number
    114986966457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V36 DLC

Does V36 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V36 DLC is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V36 DLC?
The MOT on V36 DLC is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V36 DLC done?
V36 DLC was recorded at 166,078 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has V36 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 DLC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V36 DLC 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 V36 DLC find?
V36 DLC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake load sensing valve stiff, and 3 more.

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