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Ford Ranger

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,499 cc

X78 GELMOT history

X78 GEL is a green diesel Ford Ranger first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

X78 GEL green Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
203,195 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 GEL was last recorded at 203,195 miles on 9 May 2024, 1,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,151 miles · 1 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,044 miles
Average per year
5,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,195 miles
  • 2023 – 202,151 miles
  • 2022 – 199,898 miles
  • 2019 – 199,681 miles
  • 2018 – 194,277 miles
  • 2016 – 190,839 miles
  • 2015 – 182,556 miles
  • 2014 – 176,276 miles
  • 2012 – 161,755 miles
  • 2011 – 156,312 miles
  • 2010 – 143,030 miles
  • 2009 – 131,102 miles
  • 2008 – 123,272 miles
  • 2007 – 109,447 miles
  • 2006 – 96,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CHASSIS HAS CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS AND OUTRIGGER AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,195 miles (+1,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    203,195 miles
    Test number
    822958558633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CHASSIS HAS CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS AND OUTRIGGER AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,151 miles (+2,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    202,151 miles
    Test number
    799286640997
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,898 miles (+217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    199,898 miles
    Test number
    279466599412
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis / floorpan corroded/coated with rustproofing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF body mount area and inner sill corroded

  4. Pass199,681 miles (+5,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    199,681 miles
    Test number
    928186569149
    • AdvisoryChasiss coated with rustproofing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area corroded (drain hole enlarged) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has all over corrosion, but not yet considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,277 miles (+3,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    194,277 miles
    Test number
    770321221197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f body corroded close to mounting but overall security not reduced

  6. Pass190,839 miles (+8,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    190,839 miles
    Test number
    612008288982
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass182,556 miles (+217)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    182,556 miles
    Test number
    855605075119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnder vehicle corroded

  8. Fail182,339 miles (+6,063)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,339 miles
    Test number
    869596265189
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnder vehicle corroded

  9. Pass176,276 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    176,276 miles
    Test number
    265045694492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail176,260 miles11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,260 miles
    Test number
    887222184172
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    879169713157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass161,755 miles (+5,443)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    161,755 miles
    Test number
    437795602164
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting loose

  13. Pass156,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    156,312 miles
    Test number
    727458811139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,312 miles (+13,282)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,312 miles
    Test number
    577246611153
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass143,030 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    214264420425
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre Exhaust Modified - Mounting Removed But Exhaust Still Fully Supported

  16. Fail143,027 miles (+11,925)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,027 miles
    Test number
    500674820143
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre Exhaust Modified - Mounting Removed But Exhaust Still Fully Supported

  17. Pass131,102 miles (+7,830)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    583481499096
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear leaf springs slightly corroded

  18. Pass123,272 miles (+13,825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,272 miles
    Test number
    613934248079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,447 miles (+13,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    761682877000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    203580676076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 GEL

Does X78 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 GEL expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 GEL?
The MOT on X78 GEL expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 GEL done?
X78 GEL was recorded at 203,195 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 5,879 miles a year.
Has X78 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 GEL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on X78 GEL 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 X78 GEL find?
X78 GEL passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust mounting defective; suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis has corrosion, and 1 more.

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