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Ford Ranger

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,500 cc

LK56 MWAMOT history

LK56 MWA is a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 277,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LK56 MWA black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
277,206 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MWA was last recorded at 277,206 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 15,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,865 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,341 miles
Average per year
10,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 277,206 miles
  • 2025 – 261,865 miles
  • 2024 – 243,271 miles
  • 2023 – 220,226 miles
  • 2022 – 200,665 miles
  • 2021 – 179,143 miles
  • 2020 – 164,698 miles
  • 2018 – 157,896 miles
  • 2017 – 150,111 miles
  • 2016 – 143,159 miles
  • 2015 – 133,390 miles
  • 2014 – 124,854 miles
  • 2013 – 115,123 miles
  • 2012 – 107,082 miles
  • 2011 – 102,337 miles
  • 2010 – 99,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,206 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    277,206 miles
    Test number
    135599893853
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail277,206 miles (+15,341)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,206 miles
    Test number
    876948674405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass261,865 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    261,865 miles
    Test number
    906217728974
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail261,863 miles (+18,592)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,863 miles
    Test number
    700532080634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass243,271 miles (+23,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    243,271 miles
    Test number
    211265435810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass220,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    220,226 miles
    Test number
    944685233165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail220,226 miles (+19,561)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,226 miles
    Test number
    289104897044
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass200,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    200,665 miles
    Test number
    559634490650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail200,665 miles (+21,522)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,665 miles
    Test number
    455473515751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass179,143 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    179,143 miles
    Test number
    169124799783
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail179,139 miles (+14,441)1 dangerous5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,139 miles
    Test number
    584558503304
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass164,698 miles (+6,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    164,698 miles
    Test number
    632224875207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass157,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,896 miles
    Test number
    116601343041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryE m l on

  14. Fail157,896 miles (+7,785)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,896 miles
    Test number
    522609004659
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryE m l on

  15. Pass150,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    929137102635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail150,111 miles (+6,952)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    345048976617
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass143,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    682111660621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail143,159 miles (+9,769)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    633922063343
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass133,390 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,390 miles
    Test number
    107030305151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail133,390 miles (+8,536)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,390 miles
    Test number
    478590405125
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass124,854 miles (+10)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    149131304152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO s r lens damaged

  22. Fail124,844 miles (+9,721)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,844 miles
    Test number
    559958094022
    • DangerousBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorbers leaking
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/r light lens damaged

  23. Pass115,123 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    115669173092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,082 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    185203492068
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Fail106,859 miles (+4,522)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,859 miles
    Test number
    497622382041
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Fail102,337 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,337 miles
    Test number
    348029361006
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass102,337 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,337 miles
    Test number
    918219161048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,832 miles
    Test number
    650428690011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail99,832 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,832 miles
    Test number
    841608490075
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LK56 MWA

Does LK56 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MWA is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MWA?
The MOT on LK56 MWA is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 MWA done?
LK56 MWA was recorded at 277,206 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 10,929 miles a year.
Has LK56 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MWA has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 MWA 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 LK56 MWA find?
LK56 MWA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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