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Ford Ranger

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc

Y278 YERMOT history

Y278 YER is a white diesel Ford Ranger first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

Y278 YER white Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,066 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 YER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 YER was last recorded at 82,066 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,876 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
2,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,066 miles
  • 2025 – 80,876 miles
  • 2024 – 79,486 miles
  • 2023 – 78,765 miles
  • 2022 – 78,352 miles
  • 2021 – 77,570 miles
  • 2020 – 76,290 miles
  • 2019 – 75,333 miles
  • 2018 – 72,453 miles
  • 2017 – 69,479 miles
  • 2016 – 66,168 miles
  • 2015 – 63,230 miles
  • 2014 – 58,339 miles
  • 2013 – 53,484 miles
  • 2012 – 48,583 miles
  • 2011 – 44,428 miles
  • 2010 – 41,134 miles
  • 2009 – 37,472 miles
  • 2008 – 35,580 miles
  • 2007 – 32,456 miles
  • 2006 – 27,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWhole chassis flakey corrosion

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,066 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    414415230244
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole chassis flakey corrosion

  2. Fail82,066 miles (+1,190)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    463230952239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole chassis flakey corrosion

  3. Pass80,876 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    634150468678
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail80,876 miles (+1,390)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    399953624512
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass79,486 miles (+721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    453488649304
    • AdvisoryLots of surface corrosion on chassis

  6. Pass78,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    515220779747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail78,765 miles (+413)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    102270821548
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass78,352 miles (+782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    744609041100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass77,570 miles (+1,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    730416745568
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,290 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    153368001382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,333 miles (+2,880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    75,333 miles
    Test number
    958015269397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight bind to n/s front brake
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear tail gate

  12. Pass72,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    242968850824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,452 miles (+2,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,452 miles
    Test number
    525254096051
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass69,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    253199644023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail69,479 miles (+3,311)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    490029575597
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass66,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    888666444798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,168 miles (+2,938)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    273613445380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass63,230 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    248670425187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,339 miles (+4,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    519380834111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass53,484 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,484 miles
    Test number
    879740033135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,583 miles (+4,155)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,583 miles
    Test number
    255182432420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass44,428 miles (+3,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,428 miles
    Test number
    169996031165
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge

  23. Pass41,134 miles (+3,662)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    952754640196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to rear bumper
    • NoteSlight wear on both front brake discs

  24. Pass37,472 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    102573439172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,580 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,580 miles
    Test number
    510166338146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,456 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    314121347154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    283322746159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 YER

Does Y278 YER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 YER is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 YER?
The MOT on Y278 YER is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 YER done?
Y278 YER was recorded at 82,066 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
Has Y278 YER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 YER has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y278 YER 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 YER find?
Y278 YER passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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