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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,500 cc

LA55 ESSMOT history

LA55 ESS is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LA55 ESS silver Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,327 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 ESS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 ESS was last recorded at 84,327 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,277 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,327 miles
  • 2024 – 82,657 miles
  • 2023 – 80,060 miles
  • 2022 – 74,520 miles
  • 2021 – 69,660 miles
  • 2020 – 63,662 miles
  • 2019 – 58,255 miles
  • 2018 – 53,840 miles
  • 2017 – 49,368 miles
  • 2016 – 44,293 miles
  • 2015 – 37,709 miles
  • 2014 – 31,753 miles
  • 2013 – 25,821 miles
  • 2012 – 18,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,327 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arms Both sides (2.1.3 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,327 miles (+50)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,327 miles
    Test number
    613350121837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arms Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail84,277 miles (+1,620)1 dangerous2 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    604044462088
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAux belts loose
    • AdvisoryReg plate bulbs dim
  3. Pass82,657 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    828904689462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail82,657 miles (+2,597)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    659914137951
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,060 miles (+5,540)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    789933786194
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass74,520 miles (+4,860)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,520 miles
    Test number
    315371325341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass69,660 miles (+5,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    281737963808
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass63,662 miles (+5,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,662 miles
    Test number
    129364854842
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,255 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    295790803636
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,840 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    589622675576
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass49,368 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,368 miles
    Test number
    905693111380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,293 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    863470856036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,709 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    769309755199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,753 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    815964554184
    • NoteNumber plate bulbs abit dim
    • NoteO s door mirror cover held on by tape
  15. Fail31,753 miles (+5,932)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,753 miles
    Test number
    277213054153
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • NoteNumber plate bulbs abit dim
    • NoteO s door mirror cover held on by tape
  16. Pass25,821 miles (+6,977)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    606796833118
    • NoteAll four tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteN s r light cluster damaged
  17. Pass18,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,844 miles
    Test number
    635313442115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 ESS

Does LA55 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 ESS is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 ESS?
The MOT on LA55 ESS is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 ESS done?
LA55 ESS was recorded at 84,327 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has LA55 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 ESS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 ESS 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 LA55 ESS find?
LA55 ESS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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