
Ford Ranger
Black and Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,500 cc
L15 BMTMOT history
L15 BMT is a black and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 11,005 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 11,005 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 BMT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Black and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 BMT was last recorded at 11,005 miles on 26 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Dec 2023: 61,137 miles, lower than 62,881 miles on 26 Oct 2020.
- 26 Jan 2026: 11,005 miles, lower than 61,655 miles on 17 Jan 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 61,655 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 11,005 miles
- 2025 – 61,655 miles
- 2024 – 61,142 miles
- 2023 – 61,137 miles
- 2020 – 62,881 miles
- 2019 – 61,530 miles
- 2018 – 60,957 miles
- 2017 – 58,611 miles
- 2016 – 56,850 miles
- 2015 – 53,162 miles
- 2014 – 48,362 miles
- 2013 – 43,553 miles
- 2012 – 39,601 miles
- 2011 – 35,940 miles
- 2010 – 32,051 miles
- 2009 – 27,834 miles
- 2008 – 23,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front seat missing/seat belt not tested
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both steps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under body surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Outer side steps and arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass11,005 miles (-50,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 11,005 miles
- Test number
- 400432671872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass61,655 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 61,655 miles
- Test number
- 898550980510
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light out
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail61,655 miles (+513)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,655 miles
- Test number
- 492111120403
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light out
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,142 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 61,142 miles
- Test number
- 730022837332
- AdvisoryFront advise near side wiper blade smearing
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion Front Doors
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion side steps
- AdvisoryAdvise near side front seat missing unablr to check seat belt
Fail61,137 miles1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,137 miles
- Test number
- 498001994196
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj bearing worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryBoth steps corroded and under body surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside/offside front floor corroded
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 226531659894
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat missing/seat belt not tested
- AdvisoryBoth steps corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 238064096709
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat missing/seat belt not tested
- AdvisoryBoth steps corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 496351431851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front seat missing seatbelt not tested
- AdvisorySide steps heavily corroded
FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 990177584073
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front seat missing seatbelt not tested
- AdvisorySide steps heavily corroded
Pass62,881 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 62,881 miles
- Test number
- 428736523635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter side steps and arms corroded
FailMileage not read5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 235384395075
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter side steps and arms corroded
Pass61,530 miles (+573)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,530 miles
- Test number
- 146447791346
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2657015 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
Pass60,957 miles (+2,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 60,957 miles
- Test number
- 957948845144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,611 miles (+1,761)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,611 miles
- Test number
- 609615111378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder shield
Pass56,850 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 56,850 miles
- Test number
- 618867593524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,162 miles (+4,800)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 53,162 miles
- Test number
- 804010437085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,362 miles (+4,809)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,362 miles
- Test number
- 807506874267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,553 miles (+3,952)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 43,553 miles
- Test number
- 707304473252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,601 miles (+3,661)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 39,601 miles
- Test number
- 477193772212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,940 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,940 miles
- Test number
- 366402471283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,051 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,051 miles
- Test number
- 553163870299
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass32,051 miles (+4,217)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,051 miles
- Test number
- 633293970293
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass27,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,834 miles
- Test number
- 382743879227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,831 miles (+3,949)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,831 miles
- Test number
- 991893379257
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass23,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,882 miles
- Test number
- 702008668285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 BMT
- Does L15 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BMT is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 BMT?
- The MOT on L15 BMT is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 BMT done?
- L15 BMT was recorded at 11,005 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has L15 BMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 BMT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L15 BMT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L15 BMT find?
- L15 BMT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor.
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