
Ford Ranger
White · Petrol · 1994 · 3,000 cc
L273 VEWMOT history
L273 VEW is a white petrol Ford Ranger first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 152,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 152,931 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L273 VEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L273 VEW was last recorded at 152,931 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,691 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 240 miles
- Average per year
- 4,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 152,931 miles
- 2024 – 152,691 miles
- 2023 – 152,571 miles
- 2022 – 152,136 miles
- 2021 – 152,032 miles
- 2020 – 148,585 miles
- 2019 – 142,843 miles
- 2018 – 135,218 miles
- 2017 – 125,773 miles
- 2016 – 116,874 miles
- 2015 – 110,488 miles
- 2014 – 109,752 miles
- 2013 – 108,393 miles
- 2012 – 105,688 miles
- 2011 – 104,315 miles
- 2010 – 97,066 miles
- 2009 – 89,615 miles
- 2008 – 81,466 miles
- 2007 – 73,766 miles
- 2006 – 73,662 miles
- 2005 – 68,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Prop shaft bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Bolt missing from prop shaft
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
34 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 152,931 miles
- Test number
- 761039913672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail152,931 miles (+240)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,931 miles
- Test number
- 504968982962
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass152,691 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 152,691 miles
- Test number
- 906826260728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail152,691 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,691 miles
- Test number
- 519534625248
- DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Rear brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail152,680 miles (+109)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,680 miles
- Test number
- 656061028628
- DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury large hole in rear quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass152,571 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,571 miles
- Test number
- 298968204181
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail152,567 miles (+431)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,567 miles
- Test number
- 256151566195
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorProp shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,136 miles (+104)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 152,136 miles
- Test number
- 781484394187
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBolt missing from prop shaft
Pass152,032 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 152,032 miles
- Test number
- 769968408526
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBolt missing from prop shaft
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud restricting the view
Fail152,032 miles (+3,447)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,032 miles
- Test number
- 582790653784
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBolt missing from prop shaft
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud restricting the view
Pass148,585 miles (+5,742)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 148,585 miles
- Test number
- 566790582945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 142,843 miles
- Test number
- 221093787898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,843 miles (+7,625)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,843 miles
- Test number
- 811841848067
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass135,218 miles (+9,445)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 135,218 miles
- Test number
- 436546079987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,773 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 125,773 miles
- Test number
- 204355566138
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake,, recommend check (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated in places
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s beam images and outputs slightly deminished
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect
- AdvisoryO/s parking brake performance lower than n/s,, recommend check
- AdvisoryTow hitch ball not fitted
Fail125,773 miles (+8,899)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,773 miles
- Test number
- 878184064420
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake,, recommend check (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated in places
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s beam images and outputs slightly deminished
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect
- AdvisoryO/s parking brake performance lower than n/s,, recommend check
- AdvisoryTow hitch ball not fitted
Pass116,874 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 116,874 miles
- Test number
- 529302730270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of slight deterioration
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect
- AdvisoryTow ball hinch has been removed
Fail116,874 miles (+441)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,874 miles
- Test number
- 734948445363
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of slight deterioration
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect
- AdvisoryTow ball hinch has been removed
Fail116,433 miles (+5,945)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,433 miles
- Test number
- 838826219629
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured by tow ball (6.3.1d)
- FailureSteering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated under bonnet (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play recommend attention (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryAdvise condition of tow hinch mounting
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated in places
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect
Pass110,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 110,488 miles
- Test number
- 789544545018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,488 miles (+736)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,488 miles
- Test number
- 509913845080
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass109,752 miles (+1,359)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 109,752 miles
- Test number
- 496178214105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront u joints heavily corroded
- NoteVehicle presented in two wheel drive
Pass108,393 miles (+2,705)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 108,393 miles
- Test number
- 107008603104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,688 miles (+1,373)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 105,688 miles
- Test number
- 676250292027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,315 miles (+471)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 104,315 miles
- Test number
- 605692201100
- NoteAdvisories as test number 697077851077
Fail103,844 miles (+6,778)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,844 miles
- Test number
- 697077851077
- FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSome corrosion in rear spring hangers
Pass97,066 miles (+7,451)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 97,066 miles
- Test number
- 231915510090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,615 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 89,615 miles
- Test number
- 973536129038
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail89,606 miles (+8,140)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,606 miles
- Test number
- 181069609042
- DangerousOffside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass81,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 81,466 miles
- Test number
- 434268908073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,466 miles (+7,700)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,466 miles
- Test number
- 110017008082
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass73,766 miles (+104)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 73,766 miles
- Test number
- 271446417013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail73,662 miles (+5,447)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,662 miles
- Test number
- 643563266315
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass68,215 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 68,215 miles
- Test number
- 572931955321
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about L273 VEW
- Does L273 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L273 VEW expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L273 VEW?
- The MOT on L273 VEW expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L273 VEW done?
- L273 VEW was recorded at 152,931 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,269 miles a year.
- Has L273 VEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L273 VEW has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L273 VEW 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 L273 VEW find?
- L273 VEW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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