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Ford Ranger

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,499 cc

V5 ARGMOT history

V5 ARG is a blue and silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

V5 ARG blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2025
Mileage
58,748 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ARG was last recorded at 58,748 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 1,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,557 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,191 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,748 miles
  • 2023 – 57,557 miles
  • 2022 – 55,688 miles
  • 2021 – 53,741 miles
  • 2020 – 51,920 miles
  • 2019 – 50,059 miles
  • 2018 – 47,307 miles
  • 2017 – 42,797 miles
  • 2016 – 40,193 miles
  • 2015 – 37,190 miles
  • 2012 – 35,088 miles
  • 2011 – 30,139 miles
  • 2010 – 25,629 miles
  • 2009 – 21,650 miles
  • 2008 – 17,785 miles
  • 2007 – 15,330 miles
  • 2006 – 12,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,748 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,748 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    132767852313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on front and rear suspension components

  2. Pass57,557 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    458984505064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass55,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    737145495595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail55,688 miles (+1,947)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    672320006303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass53,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    394641520154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,741 miles (+1,821)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,741 miles
    Test number
    477205970362
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass51,920 miles (+1,861)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,920 miles
    Test number
    306058525356
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft inner cover split& leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,059 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,059 miles
    Test number
    873038664814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,307 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,307 miles
    Test number
    768635790331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail47,236 miles (+4,439)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    804127542032
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper stop lamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper stop lamp

  11. Pass42,797 miles (+2,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,797 miles
    Test number
    813502687417
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe support insecure

  12. Pass40,193 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,193 miles
    Test number
    806582913721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,190 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    586206081936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,189 miles (+2,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    687000894062
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass35,088 miles (+4,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    247223582405
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,139 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,139 miles
    Test number
    475057961105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,629 miles (+3,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    501221780194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    572503989112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,650 miles (+3,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    141060889191
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

  20. Pass17,785 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,785 miles
    Test number
    640871668194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,330 miles
    Test number
    540746867173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,330 miles (+3,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,330 miles
    Test number
    592106267132
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass12,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,193 miles
    Test number
    812313986153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 ARG

Does V5 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 ARG expired on 23 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 ARG?
The MOT on V5 ARG expired on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 ARG done?
V5 ARG was recorded at 58,748 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has V5 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ARG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 ARG 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 V5 ARG find?
V5 ARG passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; general corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

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