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Ford Ranger

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,499 cc

LE03 VEPMOT history

LE03 VEP is a blue and silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LE03 VEP blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,958 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE03 VEP was last recorded at 173,958 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2015: 13,870 miles, lower than 131,238 miles on 21 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,850 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
6,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,958 miles
  • 2025 – 172,850 miles
  • 2024 – 171,782 miles
  • 2023 – 170,424 miles
  • 2022 – 168,774 miles
  • 2021 – 166,989 miles
  • 2020 – 164,458 miles
  • 2019 – 163,169 miles
  • 2018 – 161,179 miles
  • 2017 – 158,924 miles
  • 2016 – 148,984 miles
  • 2015 – 13,870 miles
  • 2014 – 131,238 miles
  • 2013 – 124,112 miles
  • 2012 – 116,616 miles
  • 2011 – 109,652 miles
  • 2010 – 102,018 miles
  • 2009 – 95,157 miles
  • 2008 – 84,666 miles
  • 2007 – 65,094 miles
  • 2006 – 51,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,958 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Main mounting bracket on central box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member / NS + OS inner wheel arch's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,958 miles (+1,108)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,958 miles
    Test number
    387145494559
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Main mounting bracket on central box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass172,850 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,850 miles
    Test number
    422238714285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail172,832 miles (+1,050)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,832 miles
    Test number
    566366294744
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass171,782 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,782 miles
    Test number
    409015898990
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member / NS + OS inner wheel arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail171,779 miles (+1,355)1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,779 miles
    Test number
    669957795041
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS +OS cab floor by chassis rail body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS + OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member / NS + OS inner wheel arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass170,424 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,424 miles
    Test number
    906240325904
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail170,424 miles (+1,650)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,424 miles
    Test number
    371878623472
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass168,774 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,774 miles
    Test number
    385158205935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,723 miles (+1,734)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,723 miles
    Test number
    315363681345
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass166,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,989 miles
    Test number
    625661353434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,989 miles (+2,531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,989 miles
    Test number
    755617373576
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass164,458 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,458 miles
    Test number
    227952302088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,169 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,169 miles
    Test number
    441660635551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,179 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    161,179 miles
    Test number
    342706935030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,924 miles
    Test number
    510704583324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail158,924 miles (+9,940)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,924 miles
    Test number
    460814311273
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass148,984 miles (+135,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    517652621476
    • AdvisoryFront brake judder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass13,870 miles (-117,368)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,870 miles
    Test number
    278543465156
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

  19. Pass131,238 miles (+7,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,238 miles
    Test number
    647812974136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass124,112 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,112 miles
    Test number
    536323473112
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Fail124,112 miles (+7,496)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,112 miles
    Test number
    739303073157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  22. Pass116,616 miles (+6,964)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,616 miles
    Test number
    105741862152
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre box retaining bracket slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside wiper blade rubber starting to split

  23. Pass109,652 miles (+7,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    109,652 miles
    Test number
    889779061104
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass102,018 miles (+6,861)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    670535970132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  25. Pass95,157 miles (+10,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    924388879167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass84,666 miles (+19,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    201276578165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass65,094 miles (+13,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    913136957103
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass51,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,273 miles
    Test number
    741487046164
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LE03 VEP

Does LE03 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VEP expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VEP?
The MOT on LE03 VEP expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VEP done?
LE03 VEP was recorded at 173,958 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,022 miles a year.
Has LE03 VEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VEP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 VEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE03 VEP find?
LE03 VEP failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; central exhaust system insecure main mounting bracket on central box; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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