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Ford Ranger

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,499 cc

LA51 NYSMOT history

LA51 NYS is a blue diesel Ford Ranger first used on 22 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 158,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LA51 NYS blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,319 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NYS was last recorded at 158,319 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 8,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,085 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,234 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,319 miles
  • 2025 – 150,085 miles
  • 2024 – 138,429 miles
  • 2023 – 127,640 miles
  • 2006 – 22,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,319 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,319 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,319 miles
    Test number
    358427940842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,085 miles
    Test number
    746371648970
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Fail150,085 miles (+27)9 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,085 miles
    Test number
    633413964272
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail150,058 miles (+11,629)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,058 miles
    Test number
    804687163380
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass138,429 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,429 miles
    Test number
    658180697556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail138,411 miles (+10,771)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    665323264856
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,640 miles (+104,670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,640 miles
    Test number
    873411740861
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass22,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,970 miles
    Test number
    823216026026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NYS

Does LA51 NYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NYS is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NYS?
The MOT on LA51 NYS is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NYS done?
LA51 NYS was recorded at 158,319 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has LA51 NYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NYS has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 NYS 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 LA51 NYS find?
LA51 NYS passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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