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Ford Ranger

Blue and Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,500 cc

L18 JHDMOT history

L18 JHD is a blue and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 24 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L18 JHD blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
180,169 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JHD was last recorded at 180,169 miles on 22 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,167 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,169 miles
  • 2025 – 176,534 miles
  • 2024 – 172,595 miles
  • 2023 – 169,455 miles
  • 2022 – 63,037 miles
  • 2021 – 61,283 miles
  • 2020 – 59,750 miles
  • 2019 – 57,196 miles
  • 2018 – 53,668 miles
  • 2017 – 49,439 miles
  • 2016 – 45,449 miles
  • 2015 – 40,000 miles
  • 2014 – 35,341 miles
  • 2013 – 32,269 miles
  • 2012 – 29,079 miles
  • 2011 – 24,862 miles
  • 2010 – 21,374 miles
  • 2009 – 16,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,169 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,169 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    180,169 miles
    Test number
    689793145248
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  2. Fail180,167 miles (+3,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,167 miles
    Test number
    797276300151
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  3. Pass176,534 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    176,534 miles
    Test number
    856596829547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  4. Fail176,531 miles (+3,936)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,531 miles
    Test number
    133541089570
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  5. Pass172,595 miles (+3,140)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,595 miles
    Test number
    479579436958
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  6. Pass169,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,455 miles
    Test number
    330333914638
    • AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail169,455 miles (+106,418)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,455 miles
    Test number
    399279856552
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,037 miles (+1,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    589665403956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle excessively undersealed

  9. Pass61,283 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,283 miles
    Test number
    998208794907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside excessively undersealed

  10. Pass59,750 miles (+2,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,750 miles
    Test number
    852262321300
    • AdvisoryUnder seal very heavy on under side of vehicle

  11. Pass57,196 miles (+3,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    239909181741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed

  12. Pass53,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    901895156075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail53,668 miles (+4,229)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    277649486612
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass49,439 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    907899970123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,449 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    200081208063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,378 miles (+5,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,378 miles
    Test number
    427657671825
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass40,000 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    658968725156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,341 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    427608424122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,269 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,269 miles
    Test number
    226810133499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,079 miles (+4,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    705269532137
    • NoteMidle exhaust mount heavily corroded

  21. Pass24,862 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,862 miles
    Test number
    849063631136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,374 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,374 miles
    Test number
    312359940187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    350224599072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JHD

Does L18 JHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JHD is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 JHD?
The MOT on L18 JHD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 JHD done?
L18 JHD was recorded at 180,169 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,533 miles a year.
Has L18 JHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JHD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 JHD 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 L18 JHD find?
L18 JHD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: all brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed; front subframe corroded; underbody heavily undersealed.

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