Ford Ranger
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,499 cc
AF53 LHBMOT history
AF53 LHB is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 269,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 269,658 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,159 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
AF53 LHB was last recorded at 269,658 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 267,833 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,825 miles
- Average per year
- 12,159 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass269,658 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass269,658 miles (+1,825)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 269,658 miles
- Test number
- 171583474558
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCORROSION VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass267,833 miles (+2,940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 267,833 miles
- Test number
- 517394814512
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass264,893 miles (+2,131)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 264,893 miles
- Test number
- 717512382084
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Pass262,762 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 262,762 miles
- Test number
- 264523031790
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail262,762 miles (+2,982)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,762 miles
- Test number
- 454981631564
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass259,780 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 259,780 miles
- Test number
- 315785817858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail259,775 miles (+2,342)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,775 miles
- Test number
- 462251158882
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass257,433 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 257,433 miles
- Test number
- 745513618897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail257,422 miles (+1,538)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,422 miles
- Test number
- 143749412986
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass255,884 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 255,884 miles
- Test number
- 803794264436
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail255,848 miles (+3,386)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,848 miles
- Test number
- 771021240341
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass252,462 miles (+2,905)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 252,462 miles
- Test number
- 508798539761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,557 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 249,557 miles
- Test number
- 954186038631
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 561002872119
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 506783720789
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 817364464070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,595 miles (+3,095)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,595 miles
- Test number
- 698763073085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,500 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 72,500 miles
- Test number
- 557635142059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBall hitch fitted upside down
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteTow bar wiring insecure
Fail72,500 miles (+8,994)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,500 miles
- Test number
- 515464042065
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBall hitch fitted upside down
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteTow bar wiring insecure
Pass63,506 miles (+12,037)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 63,506 miles
- Test number
- 806759931079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,469 miles (+16,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,469 miles
- Test number
- 484443257254
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 35,137 miles
- Test number
- 262620826259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AF53 LHB
- When is the MOT due on AF53 LHB?
- The MOT on AF53 LHB is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AF53 LHB done?
- AF53 LHB was recorded at 269,658 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 12,159 miles a year.
- Has AF53 LHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AF53 LHB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on AF53 LHB 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 AF53 LHB find?
- AF53 LHB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes; corrosion various steering and suspension and brake parts but still o/k, and 2 more.
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