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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc

Y873 XBLMOT history

Y873 XBL is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

Y873 XBL blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,081 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 XBL
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
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 XBL was last recorded at 169,081 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,016 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
7,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,081 miles
  • 2025 – 162,503 miles
  • 2024 – 159,443 miles
  • 2023 – 151,683 miles
  • 2022 – 150,610 miles
  • 2021 – 145,929 miles
  • 2020 – 136,569 miles
  • 2019 – 125,062 miles
  • 2018 – 110,260 miles
  • 2017 – 88,245 miles
  • 2016 – 80,012 miles
  • 2015 – 70,941 miles
  • 2014 – 60,433 miles
  • 2013 – 53,963 miles
  • 2012 – 45,916 miles
  • 2010 – 32,176 miles
  • 2009 – 27,915 miles
  • 2008 – 26,461 miles
  • 2007 – 24,378 miles
  • 2006 – 22,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,081 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,081 miles (+65)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    641064824638
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,016 miles (+6,513)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,016 miles
    Test number
    117968151508
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,503 miles (+3,060)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,503 miles
    Test number
    337711846053
    • 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))

  4. Pass159,443 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    384678280125
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail159,443 miles (+7,760)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    550414742073
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges,2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,683 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,683 miles
    Test number
    997146644415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (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 Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail151,683 miles (+1,073)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,683 miles
    Test number
    228322670622
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both rear lower fixing bolts too short (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (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 Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass150,610 miles (+4,681)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,610 miles
    Test number
    860350546544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,929 miles (+9,360)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,929 miles
    Test number
    346406500390
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass136,569 miles (+11,507)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,569 miles
    Test number
    535659666694
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,062 miles (+14,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    880393575475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,260 miles (+22,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    196673332280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,245 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    283893801257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,012 miles (+9,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    546128466767
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre's perishing

  15. Pass70,941 miles (+10,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,941 miles
    Test number
    789665755064
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,433 miles (+6,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    807713314035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass53,963 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,963 miles
    Test number
    406143243063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,906 miles (+7,990)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    519517933023
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass45,916 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    637104322024
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but exhaust syetem still supported

  20. Fail45,882 miles (+13,706)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,882 miles
    Test number
    797550322015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but exhaust syetem still supported

  21. Pass32,176 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,176 miles
    Test number
    432507510290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,915 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,915 miles
    Test number
    831422029269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,461 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,461 miles
    Test number
    392176058434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,378 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,378 miles
    Test number
    582402347247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,213 miles
    Test number
    872973146218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 XBL

Does Y873 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 XBL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 XBL?
The MOT on Y873 XBL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 XBL done?
Y873 XBL was recorded at 169,081 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,320 miles a year.
Has Y873 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 XBL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y873 XBL 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 Y873 XBL find?
Y873 XBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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