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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc

X42 VPBMOT history

X42 VPB is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

X42 VPB blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,393 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 VPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 VPB was last recorded at 121,393 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,375 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,393 miles
  • 2023 – 121,375 miles
  • 2021 – 120,151 miles
  • 2020 – 119,516 miles
  • 2019 – 117,800 miles
  • 2017 – 115,373 miles
  • 2016 – 113,981 miles
  • 2015 – 110,975 miles
  • 2014 – 105,433 miles
  • 2013 – 100,159 miles
  • 2012 – 96,172 miles
  • 2011 – 87,505 miles
  • 2010 – 84,201 miles
  • 2008 – 75,585 miles
  • 2007 – 66,843 miles
  • 2006 – 52,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,393 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,393 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,393 miles
    Test number
    686557599910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,375 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,375 miles
    Test number
    634914890756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  3. Fail121,374 miles (+1,223)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,374 miles
    Test number
    735277473302
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  4. Pass120,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    685062399536
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s 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))

  5. Fail120,151 miles (+635)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    558675648714
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working head lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s 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))

  6. Pass119,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,516 miles
    Test number
    407963617209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail119,516 miles (+1,716)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,516 miles
    Test number
    806315356845
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,800 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    864059686985
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage 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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail117,796 miles (+2,423)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    670352293766
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage 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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass115,373 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,373 miles
    Test number
    577396074527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,366 miles (+1,385)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    638430536783
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mount not supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass113,981 miles (+3,006)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    352728712740
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,975 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    213428021294
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shock bushes worn

  14. Pass105,433 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    177583904211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion chassis rails not considered excessive
    • NoteShock absorber bush perished slight movement (all)
    • NoteSlight play steering arm offside

  15. Fail105,433 miles (+5,274)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    978602804200
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion chassis rails not considered excessive
    • NoteShock absorber bush perished slight movement (all)
    • NoteSlight play steering arm offside

  16. Pass100,159 miles (+3,987)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    877037873181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass96,172 miles (+8,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,172 miles
    Test number
    847785572182
    • NoteAdvise brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass87,505 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    128651471070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,201 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,201 miles
    Test number
    764269700014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,199 miles (+8,614)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    302517300041
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv on o/s/f tyre on 2.m and 3.m

  21. Pass75,585 miles (+8,742)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    904851588297
    • NoteAdv on both front wipers smearing
    • NoteAdv on n/s/r and os/r brakes slight binding

  22. Pass66,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    181291007234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,843 miles (+14,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    384601707464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass52,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    323166186121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 VPB

Does X42 VPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 VPB is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 VPB?
The MOT on X42 VPB is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 VPB done?
X42 VPB was recorded at 121,393 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,409 miles a year.
Has X42 VPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 VPB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X42 VPB 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 X42 VPB find?
X42 VPB passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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