Ford Ranger
Green and Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,499 cc
LX53 ZHGMOT history
LX53 ZHG is a green and silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,399 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 120,399 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZHG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Ranger
- Colour
- Green and Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 ZHG was last recorded at 120,399 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,024 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,375 miles
- Average per year
- 4,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,399 miles
- 2025 – 116,024 miles
- 2023 – 101,211 miles
- 2022 – 88,815 miles
- 2021 – 87,955 miles
- 2020 – 86,704 miles
- 2019 – 86,013 miles
- 2018 – 84,271 miles
- 2017 – 82,404 miles
- 2016 – 80,607 miles
- 2015 – 79,257 miles
- 2014 – 78,115 miles
- 2013 – 74,620 miles
- 2012 – 70,999 miles
- 2011 – 66,557 miles
- 2010 – 62,588 miles
- 2009 – 57,247 miles
- 2008 – 51,540 miles
- 2007 – 45,080 miles
- 2006 – 37,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,399 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,399 miles (+4,375)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 120,399 miles
- Test number
- 852713954884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,024 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,024 miles
- Test number
- 553529424636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,995 miles (+14,784)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,995 miles
- Test number
- 539442086407
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,211 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 101,211 miles
- Test number
- 599725831467
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box strap (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail101,211 miles (+12,396)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,211 miles
- Test number
- 663465112343
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective box strap (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,815 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,815 miles
- Test number
- 611597965461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,955 miles (+1,251)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 87,955 miles
- Test number
- 111688564365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,704 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,704 miles
- Test number
- 397793733465
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both
Fail86,689 miles (+676)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,689 miles
- Test number
- 807810422992
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both
Pass86,013 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,013 miles
- Test number
- 595560868446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,271 miles (+1,867)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,271 miles
- Test number
- 583130794604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,404 miles (+1,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 82,404 miles
- Test number
- 173550093199
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Pass80,607 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 80,607 miles
- Test number
- 706756318920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,257 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 79,257 miles
- Test number
- 208578397018
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail79,236 miles (+1,121)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,236 miles
- Test number
- 235553608225
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 of 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass78,115 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,115 miles
- Test number
- 135684924363
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail78,098 miles (+3,478)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,098 miles
- Test number
- 755931024303
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass74,620 miles (+3,621)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 74,620 miles
- Test number
- 826025513301
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteExhaust mount broken and corroded
Pass70,999 miles (+4,442)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,999 miles
- Test number
- 208649312344
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteRear exhaust mount corroded and broken
Pass66,557 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 66,557 miles
- Test number
- 457391321324
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,557 miles (+3,969)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,557 miles
- Test number
- 898561521340
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,588 miles (+5,341)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 62,588 miles
- Test number
- 323309410328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,247 miles (+5,707)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 57,247 miles
- Test number
- 551922429364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,540 miles (+6,460)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 51,540 miles
- Test number
- 354894308378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,080 miles (+7,240)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 45,080 miles
- Test number
- 144026007361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 37,840 miles
- Test number
- 564271656297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,840 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,840 miles
- Test number
- 683081156280
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LX53 ZHG
- Does LX53 ZHG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZHG is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZHG?
- The MOT on LX53 ZHG is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 ZHG done?
- LX53 ZHG was recorded at 120,399 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZHG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZHG 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 ZHG find?
- LX53 ZHG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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