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Ford Ranger

Black and Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,500 cc

L1 HCNMOT history

L1 HCN is a black and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 2 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

L1 HCN black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
192,824 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HCN
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
2004
First used
2 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 HCN was last recorded at 192,824 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 4,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,135 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,689 miles
Average per year
7,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,824 miles
  • 2023 – 188,135 miles
  • 2021 – 179,816 miles
  • 2019 – 178,828 miles
  • 2018 – 172,806 miles
  • 2017 – 160,615 miles
  • 2016 – 145,908 miles
  • 2015 – 131,617 miles
  • 2014 – 122,098 miles
  • 2013 – 111,598 miles
  • 2012 – 101,722 miles
  • 2011 – 91,819 miles
  • 2010 – 81,488 miles
  • 2009 – 72,727 miles
  • 2007 – 59,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,824 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    192,824 miles
    Test number
    664827938793
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail192,824 miles (+4,689)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,824 miles
    Test number
    855734018838
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass188,135 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,135 miles
    Test number
    435402979216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail188,135 miles (+8,319)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,135 miles
    Test number
    706888436628
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass179,816 miles (+988)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,816 miles
    Test number
    360378679908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,828 miles (+6,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,828 miles
    Test number
    498655484209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass172,806 miles (+98)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,806 miles
    Test number
    721774322184
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,708 miles (+12,093)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    759189858226
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded al pipes to & from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,615 miles (+14,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,615 miles
    Test number
    950407417050
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass145,908 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,908 miles
    Test number
    118723395812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at steering wheel

  11. Fail145,908 miles (+14,291)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,908 miles
    Test number
    405321141050
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at steering wheel

  12. Pass131,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,617 miles
    Test number
    939539765132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail131,617 miles (+9,519)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,617 miles
    Test number
    285339865412
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass122,098 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    106978064120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,972 miles (+10,374)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,972 miles
    Test number
    109143564115
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass111,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    625567353141
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail111,598 miles (+9,876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    307647153130
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass101,722 miles (+23)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,722 miles
    Test number
    256713052489
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front outer cv gaiter perished
    • NoteOffside front outer cv gaiter perished

  19. Fail101,699 miles (+9,880)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    278912052134
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front outer cv gaiter perished
    • NoteOffside front outer cv gaiter perished

  20. Pass91,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    738442251163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,819 miles (+10,331)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    855952951115
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass81,488 miles (+8,761)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    793685620147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on outer edges

  23. Pass72,727 miles (+13,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    262005719152
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass59,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    170395807392
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L1 HCN

Does L1 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 HCN expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 HCN?
The MOT on L1 HCN expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 HCN done?
L1 HCN was recorded at 192,824 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 7,988 miles a year.
Has L1 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HCN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 HCN 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 L1 HCN find?
L1 HCN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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