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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 3,198 cc

L40 NTHMOT history

L40 NTH is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L40 NTH blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,093 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NTH was last recorded at 143,093 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,093 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,093 miles
  • 2025 – 137,647 miles
  • 2024 – 135,306 miles
  • 2023 – 113,783 miles
  • 2022 – 94,216 miles
  • 2021 – 77,589 miles
  • 2020 – 62,834 miles
  • 2019 – 45,584 miles
  • 2018 – 26,784 miles
  • 2017 – 14,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,093 miles
    Test number
    149031333801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail143,093 miles (+5,446)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,093 miles
    Test number
    567750194158
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before join on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before join on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass137,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    931166944780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail137,647 miles (+2,341)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    351442203699
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass135,306 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,306 miles
    Test number
    317848808856
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front u/joint cover insecure

  6. Fail135,306 miles (+21,523)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,306 miles
    Test number
    337696841911
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front u/joint cover insecure

  7. Pass113,783 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,783 miles
    Test number
    592194344294
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,782 miles (+19,566)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    333113362564
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [front section ] (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,216 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    881959497172
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail94,214 miles (+16,625)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    123672912773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass77,589 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    217246309042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail77,577 miles (+14,743)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    161812190746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,834 miles (+17,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    919732203789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    320440720954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support bar corroded

  15. Fail45,583 miles (+18,799)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,583 miles
    Test number
    170677054690
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support bar corroded

  16. Pass26,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,784 miles
    Test number
    497538569123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,782 miles (+12,303)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,782 miles
    Test number
    894161936759
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  18. Pass14,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,479 miles
    Test number
    816978921836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 NTH

Does L40 NTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NTH is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 NTH?
The MOT on L40 NTH is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NTH done?
L40 NTH was recorded at 143,093 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 14,167 miles a year.
Has L40 NTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NTH has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 NTH 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 L40 NTH find?
L40 NTH passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch.

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