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Ford Ranger

Black and Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,499 cc

L5 FTSMOT history

L5 FTS is a black and grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

L5 FTS black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
129,070 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FTS was last recorded at 129,070 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,068 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,070 miles
  • 2024 – 113,021 miles
  • 2023 – 109,669 miles
  • 2022 – 105,639 miles
  • 2021 – 102,374 miles
  • 2020 – 96,298 miles
  • 2019 – 88,352 miles
  • 2018 – 82,309 miles
  • 2017 – 76,691 miles
  • 2016 – 72,756 miles
  • 2015 – 70,248 miles
  • 2014 – 59,896 miles
  • 2013 – 49,431 miles
  • 2012 – 40,178 miles
  • 2007 – 30,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,070 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,070 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,070 miles
    Test number
    618103103858
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail129,068 miles (+16,047)4 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,068 miles
    Test number
    271792049559
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,021 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,021 miles
    Test number
    469951883797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,669 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    471733912168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,666 miles (+4,027)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    273867943292
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassie leg above front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass105,639 miles (+3,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,639 miles
    Test number
    894929715598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,374 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    595330399325
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail102,372 miles (+6,074)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    328703349168
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass96,298 miles (+7,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    601293122307
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters damaged

  10. Pass88,352 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    597557239138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail88,350 miles (+6,041)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    988786869441
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass82,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    308368946111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,308 miles (+5,617)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    748571840338
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass76,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    611255532343
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail76,691 miles (+3,935)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    665867958682
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cluster (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass72,756 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    375167356186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,248 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    338228595126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,236 miles (+10,340)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,236 miles
    Test number
    959514085134
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass59,896 miles (+10,465)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    248289064469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,431 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    369160153105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,178 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    716168452190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,465 miles
    Test number
    533264137323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FTS

Does L5 FTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 FTS expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 FTS?
The MOT on L5 FTS expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 FTS done?
L5 FTS was recorded at 129,070 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 5,676 miles a year.
Has L5 FTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FTS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 FTS 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 L5 FTS find?
L5 FTS passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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