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Ford Ranger

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 3,198 cc

LS17 VHDMOT history

LS17 VHD is a grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 5 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 56,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS17 VHD grey Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,510 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS17 VHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
5 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS17 VHD was last recorded at 56,510 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,486 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,510 miles
  • 2025 – 55,307 miles
  • 2023 – 52,411 miles
  • 2022 – 50,795 miles
  • 2021 – 47,340 miles
  • 2020 – 33,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,510 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,510 miles (+24)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    187975505564
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,486 miles (+1,179)1 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    838279146637
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,307 miles (+2,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    916523348072
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drums backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly lagging in operation

  4. Pass52,411 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    317700189936
    • AdvisoryUnderneath corroded

  5. Pass50,795 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    717049479549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail50,790 miles (+3,450)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    644100576221
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    629945538906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive osf nsf drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail47,340 miles (+1,741)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    858583942510
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive osf nsf drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,599 miles (+12,130)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    663300702724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    198890641444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS17 VHD

Does LS17 VHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS17 VHD is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS17 VHD?
The MOT on LS17 VHD is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS17 VHD done?
LS17 VHD was recorded at 56,510 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has LS17 VHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS17 VHD has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS17 VHD 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 LS17 VHD find?
LS17 VHD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, and 2 more.

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