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Ford Ranger

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

LR53 YFMMOT history

LR53 YFM is a blue and silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 213,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LR53 YFM blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
213,277 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YFM
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
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YFM was last recorded at 213,277 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 15,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,968 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,309 miles
Average per year
8,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,277 miles
  • 2024 – 197,968 miles
  • 2023 – 183,950 miles
  • 2022 – 171,950 miles
  • 2021 – 157,890 miles
  • 2020 – 144,947 miles
  • 2019 – 131,615 miles
  • 2018 – 117,986 miles
  • 2017 – 113,239 miles
  • 2016 – 109,884 miles
  • 2015 – 105,157 miles
  • 2014 – 99,065 miles
  • 2013 – 91,669 miles
  • 2012 – 86,206 miles
  • 2011 – 78,005 miles
  • 2010 – 68,132 miles
  • 2009 – 59,600 miles
  • 2008 – 51,873 miles
  • 2006 – 44,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,277 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryAdvise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,277 miles (+15,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    213,277 miles
    Test number
    736826870388
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails
  2. Pass197,968 miles (+14,018)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,968 miles
    Test number
    498875946372
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass183,950 miles (+12,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,950 miles
    Test number
    117828160352
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails
  4. Pass171,950 miles (+14,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,950 miles
    Test number
    875559485743
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails
  5. Pass157,890 miles (+12,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,890 miles
    Test number
    160628180200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,947 miles (+13,332)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,947 miles
    Test number
    840065754414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,615 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    228808155870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,348 miles (+13,362)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,348 miles
    Test number
    497745217653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass117,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    655932449630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail117,986 miles (+4,747)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    351500877657
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass113,239 miles (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,239 miles
    Test number
    294218154136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail113,156 miles (+3,272)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    332583357784
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass109,884 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    835513411502
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass105,157 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    996027965186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,065 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    738122664102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    266355233432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,669 miles (+5,463)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,669 miles
    Test number
    969945033196
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass86,206 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    118371732137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass78,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    308761731116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail78,005 miles (+9,873)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    919971731193
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass68,132 miles (+8,532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    563759760051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,600 miles (+7,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    972575109090
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Fail51,873 miles6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    650583008094
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass51,873 miles (+7,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    760673308002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass44,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    912076436325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 YFM

Does LR53 YFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 YFM is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YFM?
The MOT on LR53 YFM is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 YFM done?
LR53 YFM was recorded at 213,277 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 8,929 miles a year.
Has LR53 YFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YFM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 YFM 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 LR53 YFM find?
LR53 YFM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively both; advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails.

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