Ford Ranger
Orange · Diesel · 2015 · 3,198 cc
L3 SOCMOT history
L3 SOC is an orange diesel Ford Ranger first used on 1 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 130,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 130,269 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SOC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 1 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SOC was last recorded at 130,269 miles on 28 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,269 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,269 miles
- 2025 – 118,301 miles
- 2024 – 112,250 miles
- 2023 – 110,395 miles
- 2021 – 92,749 miles
- 2020 – 72,740 miles
- 2019 – 49,490 miles
- 2018 – 26,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,269 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAux belt not seated on tensioner correctlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Upper control arm dust covers split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 4 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,269 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 130,269 miles
- Test number
- 818938015795
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAux belt not seated on tensioner correctly
- AdvisoryOil level low
Fail130,269 miles (+11,968)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,269 miles
- Test number
- 253423394539
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAux belt not seated on tensioner correctly
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass118,301 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 118,301 miles
- Test number
- 475996038548
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper control arm dust covers split
Fail118,301 miles (+6,051)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,301 miles
- Test number
- 496710529719
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper control arm dust covers split
Pass112,250 miles (+1,855)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,250 miles
- Test number
- 743492391428
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor leak replace at earliest convenience (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,395 miles (+17,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 110,395 miles
- Test number
- 497804015907
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,749 miles (+20,009)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 92,749 miles
- Test number
- 405960953944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 72,740 miles
- Test number
- 835198015949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,739 miles (+23,249)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,739 miles
- Test number
- 649430652731
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake close to no reserve travel
Pass49,490 miles (+22,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,490 miles
- Test number
- 159589113608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 26,848 miles
- Test number
- 127851401238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SOC
- Does L3 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SOC is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SOC?
- The MOT on L3 SOC is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 SOC done?
- L3 SOC was recorded at 130,269 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 12,693 miles a year.
- Has L3 SOC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SOC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 SOC 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 L3 SOC find?
- L3 SOC passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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