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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,499 cc

V48 FVUMOT history

V48 FVU is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

V48 FVU silver Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,558 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 FVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 FVU was last recorded at 130,558 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 2,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2020: 123,892 miles, lower than 128,284 miles on 12 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,010 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,548 miles
Average per year
3,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,558 miles
  • 2023 – 128,010 miles
  • 2022 – 124,508 miles
  • 2021 – 124,171 miles
  • 2020 – 123,892 miles
  • 2019 – 128,284 miles
  • 2017 – 121,631 miles
  • 2016 – 119,787 miles
  • 2015 – 117,945 miles
  • 2014 – 115,731 miles
  • 2013 – 113,022 miles
  • 2012 – 111,402 miles
  • 2011 – 108,840 miles
  • 2010 – 105,163 miles
  • 2009 – 97,946 miles
  • 2008 – 87,645 miles
  • 2007 – 80,695 miles
  • 2006 – 65,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,558 miles
  • MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All Of (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 Of 2 Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Top of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet Holed - Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure Rear Buck Body (6.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake - Slight Restriction (Lack Of Use)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Lamp Lens Cracked (NOT showing White Light)
  • AdvisoryOil Leak Rear Diff
  • AdvisoryRear Buck Floor Corrosion Holed areas

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust hangers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,558 miles (+2,548)5 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,558 miles
    Test number
    894939014481
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All Of (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 Of 2 Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Top of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet Holed - Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure Rear Buck Body (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake - Slight Restriction (Lack Of Use)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Lamp Lens Cracked (NOT showing White Light)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak Rear Diff
    • AdvisoryRear Buck Floor Corrosion Holed areas

  2. Pass128,010 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    368807939555
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes all painted over
    • AdvisoryRear load bed corroded / hole

  3. Fail128,008 miles (+3,500)3 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    537703147896
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes all painted over
    • AdvisoryRear load bed corroded / hole

  4. Pass124,508 miles (+337)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,508 miles
    Test number
    154371505061
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  5. Pass124,171 miles (+279)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,171 miles
    Test number
    586619067888
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Numberplate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Buck corroded

  6. Pass123,892 miles (-4,392)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,892 miles
    Test number
    511912042717
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass128,284 miles (+6,653)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    220047226740
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass121,631 miles (+1,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    660514516929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,787 miles (+1,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    609590896161
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass117,945 miles (+2,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,945 miles
    Test number
    716324501371
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass115,731 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    787195814332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail115,723 miles (+2,701)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    339182614328
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass113,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,022 miles
    Test number
    526080723355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail113,022 miles (+1,620)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,022 miles
    Test number
    888890623374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,402 miles (+2,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,402 miles
    Test number
    438448202384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,840 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    768532721337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,836 miles (+3,673)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,836 miles
    Test number
    418400821440
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass105,163 miles (+7,217)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    992047700327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel line slighty coroded

  19. Pass97,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    951210019338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,946 miles (+10,301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    451577809484
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass87,645 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    714474218198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,695 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    142238327116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass80,695 miles (+83)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    784208227116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Fail80,612 miles (+15,156)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    701571627109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Fail65,456 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,456 miles
    Test number
    291410196074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass65,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,456 miles
    Test number
    810500896032
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about V48 FVU

Does V48 FVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 FVU expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 FVU?
The MOT on V48 FVU expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 FVU done?
V48 FVU was recorded at 130,558 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 3,516 miles a year.
Has V48 FVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 FVU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V48 FVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V48 FVU find?
V48 FVU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 5 minor defects and 15 advisories: direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all of; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 17 more.

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