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Ford Ranger

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

LX53 VSYMOT history

LX53 VSY is a blue and silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

LX53 VSY blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
147,570 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VSY
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
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VSY was last recorded at 147,570 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,570 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,570 miles
  • 2020 – 147,570 miles
  • 2019 – 146,468 miles
  • 2018 – 141,961 miles
  • 2017 – 131,288 miles
  • 2016 – 119,133 miles
  • 2014 – 114,174 miles
  • 2013 – 106,880 miles
  • 2012 – 100,314 miles
  • 2011 – 99,087 miles
  • 2010 – 81,037 miles
  • 2009 – 70,761 miles
  • 2008 – 59,970 miles
  • 2007 – 50,358 miles
  • 2006 – 34,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,570 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Some play in steering linkage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,570 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,570 miles
    Test number
    211713298077
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,570 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,570 miles
    Test number
    801154062230
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail147,570 miles (+1,102)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,570 miles
    Test number
    324583857047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,468 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,468 miles
    Test number
    836661192112
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,468 miles (+4,507)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,468 miles
    Test number
    307829022166
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,961 miles
    Test number
    161278552238
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome play in steering linkage

  7. Fail141,961 miles (+10,673)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,961 miles
    Test number
    731505349924
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome play in steering linkage

  8. Pass131,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    661429623313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail131,288 miles (+12,155)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    585488262293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass119,133 miles (+4,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,133 miles
    Test number
    678127723087
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

  11. Pass114,174 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    455185334435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,880 miles (+6,566)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,880 miles
    Test number
    238826633388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSide repeater lenses missing but bulbs still work and are amber

  13. Fail100,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    337780942366
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass100,314 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    378760742301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,087 miles (+18,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,087 miles
    Test number
    877828241221
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside repeat lamp lens missing

  16. Pass81,037 miles (+10,276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,037 miles
    Test number
    194009440256
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside indicator repeater cover missing

  17. Pass70,761 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    134069839276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,970 miles (+9,612)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    641995818298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre side wall deteriorating

  19. Pass50,358 miles (+15,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    502777237266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,516 miles
    Test number
    340301936236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VSY

Does LX53 VSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VSY expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VSY?
The MOT on LX53 VSY expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VSY done?
LX53 VSY was recorded at 147,570 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has LX53 VSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VSY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 VSY 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 LX53 VSY find?
LX53 VSY passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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