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Ford Ranger

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,953 cc

LR08 VFDMOT history

LR08 VFD is a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LR08 VFD black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
146,892 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,953 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 VFD was last recorded at 146,892 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,554 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,338 miles
Average per year
8,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,892 miles
  • 2025 – 140,554 miles
  • 2024 – 135,290 miles
  • 2023 – 129,238 miles
  • 2022 – 123,466 miles
  • 2021 – 117,095 miles
  • 2020 – 112,464 miles
  • 2019 – 100,122 miles
  • 2018 – 89,809 miles
  • 2017 – 78,826 miles
  • 2016 – 70,629 miles
  • 2015 – 62,894 miles
  • 2014 – 49,122 miles
  • 2013 – 39,132 miles
  • 2012 – 31,584 miles
  • 2011 – 21,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,892 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front under wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,892 miles (+6,338)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,892 miles
    Test number
    817544073050
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,554 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,554 miles
    Test number
    526592164046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail140,513 miles (+5,223)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,513 miles
    Test number
    921924482548
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to rear exhaust section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass135,290 miles (+6,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,290 miles
    Test number
    424323368876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass129,238 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    701143373881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail129,234 miles (+5,768)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,234 miles
    Test number
    534351817267
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both front (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass123,466 miles (+6,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    467245218993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass117,095 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    412364400930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,464 miles (+12,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    279327325363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,122 miles (+10,313)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    831451488318
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2nd (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass89,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    149120486265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail89,809 miles (+10,983)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    167669548958
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass78,826 miles (+8,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    800630981711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc inner surface slight corroded
  14. Pass70,629 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,629 miles
    Test number
    928973669447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,894 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,894 miles
    Test number
    616131358022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNsf inner door trim is off at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear wheels starting to bind
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around abs valve block, previous repair?
  16. Fail62,810 miles (+13,688)8 failures1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    918691615295
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteVery slight dampness around two brake pipes entering abs valve block
  17. Pass49,122 miles (+9,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,122 miles
    Test number
    515605794178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass39,132 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,132 miles
    Test number
    965166603293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,584 miles (+9,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,584 miles
    Test number
    236277782462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,967 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    299084411220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,120 miles
    Test number
    128071391442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VFD

Does LR08 VFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VFD expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFD?
The MOT on LR08 VFD expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VFD done?
LR08 VFD was recorded at 146,892 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,291 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFD 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 LR08 VFD find?
LR08 VFD failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 5 more.

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