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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

V659 FKUMOT history

V659 FKU is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,657 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V659 FKU
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
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V659 FKU was last recorded at 135,657 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,199 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,458 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,657 miles
  • 2025 – 131,199 miles
  • 2024 – 126,038 miles
  • 2023 – 122,445 miles
  • 2022 – 118,293 miles
  • 2021 – 112,969 miles
  • 2020 – 107,493 miles
  • 2019 – 102,268 miles
  • 2018 – 94,787 miles
  • 2017 – 88,482 miles
  • 2016 – 82,449 miles
  • 2015 – 74,718 miles
  • 2014 – 67,287 miles
  • 2013 – 64,470 miles
  • 2012 – 63,206 miles
  • 2011 – 62,038 miles
  • 2010 – 60,444 miles
  • 2009 – 59,248 miles
  • 2008 – 57,855 miles
  • 2007 – 55,927 miles
  • 2006 – 54,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,657 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    436059356113
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail135,657 miles (+4,458)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    338803955745
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass131,199 miles (+5,161)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    738014537516
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass126,038 miles (+3,593)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,038 miles
    Test number
    986264732414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass122,445 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    651132696571
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail122,440 miles (+4,147)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    788163715136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass118,293 miles (+5,324)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    659316408815
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass112,969 miles (+5,476)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,969 miles
    Test number
    575741536324
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass107,493 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    971456343266
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail107,492 miles (+5,224)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    881870386032
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass102,268 miles (+7,481)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    125514297170
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers corroded

  12. Pass94,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    612486234983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

  13. Fail94,787 miles (+6,305)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    597283552721
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

  14. Pass88,482 miles (+6,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    476985124642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  15. Pass82,449 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    789383439288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between chassis and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  16. Fail82,449 miles (+7,731)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    165256754366
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between chassis and fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  17. Pass74,718 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    249152445091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroding

  18. Fail74,718 miles (+7,431)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    969322645082
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust joint corroding

  19. Pass67,287 miles (+2,817)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    115232044491
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass64,470 miles (+1,264)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    449275543070
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded front & rear
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated , temp repair to mounting.

  21. Pass63,206 miles (+1,168)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    189302532410
    • 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)
    • NoteFront No.plate deteriorated.
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated. Temp repair.

  22. Pass62,038 miles (+1,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    198602031019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront No.plate deteriorated

  23. Pass60,444 miles (+1,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    974769930064
    • NoteExhaust mounting temp repair with wire

  24. Pass59,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    193442149447
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail59,248 miles (+1,393)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,248 miles
    Test number
    171880749041
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass57,855 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    972563748043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,927 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    744758837025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    880217736037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V659 FKU

Does V659 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V659 FKU is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V659 FKU?
The MOT on V659 FKU is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V659 FKU done?
V659 FKU was recorded at 135,657 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has V659 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V659 FKU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V659 FKU 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 V659 FKU find?
V659 FKU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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