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Ford Ranger

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

L9 ECWMOT history

L9 ECW is a grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L9 ECW grey Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
110,101 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 ECW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 ECW was last recorded at 110,101 miles on 8 May 2026, 424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,677 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
424 miles
Average per year
7,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,101 miles
  • 2025 – 109,677 miles
  • 2024 – 105,038 miles
  • 2022 – 78,382 miles
  • 2021 – 72,392 miles
  • 2020 – 64,584 miles
  • 2019 – 59,909 miles
  • 2018 – 55,020 miles
  • 2017 – 49,138 miles
  • 2016 – 41,147 miles
  • 2015 – 35,492 miles
  • 2014 – 25,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Spare tyre defective flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,101 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    554146071717
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,101 miles (+424)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    525062327208
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,677 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    959464672789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,038 miles (+26,656)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    174849701113
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,382 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    984332202883
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail78,366 miles (+5,974)3 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    243041876533
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,392 miles (+7,808)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    832418168786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,584 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    407923250903
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly loose (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering relay (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt slightly slow to retract
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryFront to rear wire under vehicle slightly loose

  9. Fail64,584 miles2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    654366186201
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly loose (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering relay (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt slightly slow to retract
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryFront to rear wire under vehicle slightly loose

  10. Fail64,584 miles (+4,675)2 dangerous8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    733431241615
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster (damaged with sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured additional wire running front to rear (underside along nearside) (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade loose (STRONGLY ADVISE) (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box slight movement steering relay box (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  11. Pass59,909 miles (+4,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    716201016802
    • 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))

  12. Pass55,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,020 miles
    Test number
    387066451318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,019 miles (+5,881)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,019 miles
    Test number
    767995189016
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  14. Pass49,138 miles (+7,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,138 miles
    Test number
    950829434185
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various brake pipes

  15. Pass41,147 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    293039149059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,492 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,492 miles
    Test number
    606766207679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,701 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    408346884245
    • NoteCorrosion on various brake pipes
    • NoteEmissions too low to read

  18. Fail25,701 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    359716184299
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on various brake pipes
    • NoteEmissions too low to read

Questions about L9 ECW

Does L9 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 ECW is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 ECW?
The MOT on L9 ECW is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 ECW done?
L9 ECW was recorded at 110,101 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,296 miles a year.
Has L9 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 ECW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L9 ECW 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 L9 ECW find?
L9 ECW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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