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Ford Ranger

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,499 cc

LX53 ZHEMOT history

LX53 ZHE is a silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LX53 ZHE silver Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ranger, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,987 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZHE was last recorded at 106,987 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,133 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,854 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,987 miles
  • 2025 – 104,133 miles
  • 2024 – 101,970 miles
  • 2023 – 99,393 miles
  • 2022 – 96,878 miles
  • 2021 – 93,917 miles
  • 2020 – 91,283 miles
  • 2019 – 88,738 miles
  • 2018 – 86,309 miles
  • 2017 – 83,478 miles
  • 2016 – 80,862 miles
  • 2015 – 78,340 miles
  • 2014 – 75,590 miles
  • 2013 – 71,753 miles
  • 2012 – 65,846 miles
  • 2011 – 58,942 miles
  • 2010 – 50,745 miles
  • 2009 – 42,365 miles
  • 2007 – 30,590 miles
  • 2006 – 21,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,987 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,987 miles (+2,854)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,987 miles
    Test number
    641718138731
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

  2. Pass104,133 miles (+2,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    961543842909
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (STRONG ADVISE) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,970 miles (+2,577)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    639653779838
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transmission light leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass99,393 miles (+2,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,393 miles
    Test number
    130597857272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,878 miles (+2,961)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    387873257879
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass93,917 miles (+2,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    952148157916
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,283 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    249289902250
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Fail91,282 miles (+2,544)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    613843659041
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further back STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass88,738 miles (+2,429)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    938269172348
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded STRONG ADVISE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake valve corroded

  10. Pass86,309 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    138016886278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail86,309 miles (+2,831)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    217518413930
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass83,478 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    395761079940
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings deteriorated

  13. Pass80,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    962108716314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail80,862 miles (+2,522)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    609718890561
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass78,340 miles (+2,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    116049345050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass75,590 miles (+3,837)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,590 miles
    Test number
    137072654065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront drop link bushes deteriorating
    • NoteFront outer driveshaft gaitors deteriorating

  17. Pass71,753 miles (+5,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    427989833092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

  18. Pass65,846 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    109394842477
    • NoteExhaust strap corroded

  19. Fail65,846 miles (+6,904)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    178664242011
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteExhaust strap corroded

  20. Pass58,942 miles (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    796142551020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,745 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    510253850014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    783347149062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail42,365 miles (+11,775)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    390147349035
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail30,590 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    771447057220
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass30,590 miles (+9,013)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    880377157299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    101668156279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,577 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    190448456276
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LX53 ZHE

Does LX53 ZHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZHE is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZHE?
The MOT on LX53 ZHE is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZHE done?
LX53 ZHE was recorded at 106,987 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZHE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZHE 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 ZHE find?
LX53 ZHE passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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