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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L97 MORMOT history

L97 MOR is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L97 MOR blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,254 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 MOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 MOR was last recorded at 104,254 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,961 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,293 miles
Average per year
8,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,254 miles
  • 2025 – 98,961 miles
  • 2024 – 87,064 miles
  • 2023 – 74,691 miles
  • 2022 – 64,444 miles
  • 2021 – 57,500 miles
  • 2020 – 45,408 miles
  • 2019 – 40,196 miles
  • 2018 – 35,333 miles
  • 2017 – 27,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,254 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPoor image offside headlamp
  • AdvisorySome damage nearside mirror casing

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,254 miles (+5,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,254 miles
    Test number
    111768669449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPoor image offside headlamp
    • AdvisorySome damage nearside mirror casing

  2. Pass98,961 miles (+11,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    677656598023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,064 miles (+12,373)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    501080427869
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,691 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,691 miles
    Test number
    897548770054
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop

  5. Fail74,691 miles (+10,247)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,691 miles
    Test number
    109062547334
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inop

  6. Pass64,444 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,444 miles
    Test number
    685985729904
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail64,444 miles (+6,944)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,444 miles
    Test number
    420469191341
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,500 miles (+12,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    330064524438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,408 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    251750589611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,499 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,499 miles
    Test number
    432948222765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    895643476389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,196 miles (+4,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    589182237144
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass35,333 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    967542074679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,874 miles
    Test number
    792719405925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 MOR

Does L97 MOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 MOR is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 MOR?
The MOT on L97 MOR is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 MOR done?
L97 MOR was recorded at 104,254 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,534 miles a year.
Has L97 MOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 MOR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L97 MOR 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 L97 MOR find?
L97 MOR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; poor image offside headlamp; some damage nearside mirror casing.

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