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Ford Ranger

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 3,198 cc

LU53 SAMMOT history

LU53 SAM is a black diesel Ford Ranger first used on 10 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 127,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LU53 SAM black Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,355 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 SAM was last recorded at 127,355 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,416 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,939 miles
Average per year
11,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,355 miles
  • 2025 – 120,416 miles
  • 2024 – 113,766 miles
  • 2023 – 104,654 miles
  • 2022 – 85,082 miles
  • 2021 – 70,504 miles
  • 2020 – 60,435 miles
  • 2019 – 45,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,355 miles
    Test number
    651828538059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,355 miles (+6,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,355 miles
    Test number
    899156806556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,416 miles (+6,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    363553020610
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass113,766 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    489223835600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,654 miles (+5,412)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    390365742342
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    357226332490
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn close to the wear indicator
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in both rear tyres

  7. Fail99,242 miles (+14,160)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    872895217351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn close to the wear indicator
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in both rear tyres

  8. Pass85,082 miles (+14,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    798640960854
    • AdvisoryAir box clip missing

  9. Pass70,504 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    190123417921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,435 miles (+14,734)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    762016332703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    472568194295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LU53 SAM

Does LU53 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 SAM is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 SAM?
The MOT on LU53 SAM is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 SAM done?
LU53 SAM was recorded at 127,355 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 11,075 miles a year.
Has LU53 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 SAM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LU53 SAM 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 LU53 SAM find?
LU53 SAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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