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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.

L15 BMT black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass11,005 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. Pass53,162 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    804010437085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,362 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    807506874267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,553 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,553 miles
    Test number
    707304473252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,601 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    477193772212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,940 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    366402471283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass27,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,834 miles
    Test number
    382743879227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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