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Ford Ranger

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc

Y278 VEYMOT history

Y278 VEY is a red diesel Ford Ranger first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y278 VEY red Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,643 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 VEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 VEY was last recorded at 71,643 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,643 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,643 miles
  • 2024 – 69,095 miles
  • 2023 – 66,140 miles
  • 2022 – 63,271 miles
  • 2021 – 61,088 miles
  • 2020 – 55,674 miles
  • 2019 – 48,938 miles
  • 2018 – 42,826 miles
  • 2017 – 37,248 miles
  • 2016 – 31,566 miles
  • 2015 – 30,144 miles
  • 2014 – 27,657 miles
  • 2013 – 24,868 miles
  • 2012 – 23,750 miles
  • 2011 – 22,047 miles
  • 2010 – 21,533 miles
  • 2009 – 20,895 miles
  • 2008 – 18,189 miles
  • 2007 – 16,145 miles
  • 2006 – 12,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,643 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Light underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Diff seal weaping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    478092508919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail71,643 miles (+2,548)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    826943446365
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass69,095 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    654024600023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiff seal weaping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail69,091 miles (+2,951)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    435532429788
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiff seal weaping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass66,140 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    211729717267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,271 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,271 miles
    Test number
    473403940824
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail63,254 miles (+2,166)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    982069692632
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLight underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass61,088 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    900898855936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail61,087 miles (+5,413)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    811674064812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,674 miles (+6,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    886681849198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,938 miles (+6,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    583806251480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,826 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,826 miles
    Test number
    800266087287
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail42,826 miles (+5,578)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,826 miles
    Test number
    537325137123
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass37,248 miles (+5,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    441380918538
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass31,566 miles (+1,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    733897848881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass30,144 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,144 miles
    Test number
    690981516458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass27,657 miles (+2,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    205851514304
    • NoteCenter exhaust support corroded

  18. Pass24,868 miles (+199)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    465034943387
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support broken

  19. Fail24,669 miles (+919)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    595156523371
    • FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger broken

  20. Pass23,750 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    377261932352
    • NoteAir bag lamp flashing

  21. Fail23,750 miles (+1,703)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    449651332300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag lamp flashing

  22. Pass22,047 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    159349921362
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  23. Fail22,032 miles (+499)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,032 miles
    Test number
    448988011324
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  24. Pass21,533 miles (+638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,533 miles
    Test number
    372570260426
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken

  25. Pass20,895 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,895 miles
    Test number
    323304469424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,189 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,189 miles
    Test number
    110027158016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,145 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,145 miles
    Test number
    613621677052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,328 miles
    Test number
    133946976482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,328 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,328 miles
    Test number
    924895576074
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about Y278 VEY

Does Y278 VEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 VEY is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 VEY?
The MOT on Y278 VEY is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 VEY done?
Y278 VEY was recorded at 71,643 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has Y278 VEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 VEY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 VEY 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 Y278 VEY find?
Y278 VEY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; general underbody corrosion.

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