Ford Ranger
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,500 cc
LS09 MKUMOT history
LS09 MKU is a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 212,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 212,611 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,719 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 MKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 MKU was last recorded at 212,611 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,611 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,719 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 212,611 miles
- 2024 – 207,949 miles
- 2023 – 202,861 miles
- 2022 – 196,479 miles
- 2021 – 189,780 miles
- 2020 – 186,700 miles
- 2019 – 179,863 miles
- 2017 – 156,257 miles
- 2016 – 147,827 miles
- 2015 – 128,182 miles
- 2014 – 113,453 miles
- 2013 – 103,932 miles
- 2012 – 95,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,611 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears going to wheel cylinders slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 212,611 miles
- Test number
- 777724760670
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail212,611 miles (+4,662)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,611 miles
- Test number
- 269876579045
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass207,949 miles (+5,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 207,949 miles
- Test number
- 247151876320
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear near wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Pass202,861 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 202,861 miles
- Test number
- 812843626741
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears going to wheel cylinders slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail202,861 miles (+6,382)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,861 miles
- Test number
- 275465810237
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with yellow chalk inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both rears going to wheel cylinders slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass196,479 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 196,479 miles
- Test number
- 928677155024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail196,479 miles (+6,699)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,479 miles
- Test number
- 844811961260
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,780 miles (+417)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 189,780 miles
- Test number
- 687132750708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,363 miles (+2,663)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,363 miles
- Test number
- 605964735753
- MajorNearside 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))
Pass186,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 186,700 miles
- Test number
- 623944163484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail186,700 miles (+6,837)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,700 miles
- Test number
- 143090329944
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake union to load valve marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake union to load valve marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexy marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights remain on wen side lights are in use (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,863 miles (+23,606)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 179,863 miles
- Test number
- 747420453918
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Pass156,257 miles (+1,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 156,257 miles
- Test number
- 998390489904
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing low outside edge
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
Fail155,185 miles (+7,358)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,185 miles
- Test number
- 682349604505
- FailureCentral Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt center prop nut loose (2.4.G.4c)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing low outside edge
- AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen
Pass147,827 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 147,827 miles
- Test number
- 430651444595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,482 miles (+19,300)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,482 miles
- Test number
- 384794899458
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass128,182 miles (+14,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 128,182 miles
- Test number
- 172697383477
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass113,453 miles (+9,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 113,453 miles
- Test number
- 485878944247
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass103,932 miles (+8,274)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 103,932 miles
- Test number
- 905253363280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 95,658 miles
- Test number
- 708828772232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,658 miles (+12,107)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,658 miles
- Test number
- 846148672213
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass83,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,551 miles
- Test number
- 287467112110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 MKU
- Does LS09 MKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS09 MKU expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 MKU?
- The MOT on LS09 MKU expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS09 MKU done?
- LS09 MKU was recorded at 212,611 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 9,719 miles a year.
- Has LS09 MKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 MKU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS09 MKU 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 LS09 MKU find?
- LS09 MKU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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