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Ford Ranger

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

LX53 ZMOMOT history

LX53 ZMO is a blue and silver diesel Ford Ranger first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

LX53 ZMO blue Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,155 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZMO
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
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZMO was last recorded at 85,155 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,745 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
2,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,155 miles
  • 2023 – 84,745 miles
  • 2022 – 83,785 miles
  • 2021 – 80,931 miles
  • 2020 – 75,072 miles
  • 2019 – 71,422 miles
  • 2015 – 71,180 miles
  • 2014 – 70,386 miles
  • 2013 – 68,248 miles
  • 2012 – 65,766 miles
  • 2011 – 64,030 miles
  • 2010 – 61,711 miles
  • 2009 – 59,796 miles
  • 2008 – 57,482 miles
  • 2007 – 52,590 miles
  • 2006 – 36,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,155 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion/surface rust on underneath of vehicle and on componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel lines heavily corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,155 miles (+410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    665835848568
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/surface rust on underneath of vehicle and on components
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines heavily corroded
  2. Pass84,745 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,745 miles
    Test number
    638802740730
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/surface rust on underneath of vehicle and on components
    • AdvisoryFuel lines heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail84,732 miles (+947)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,732 miles
    Test number
    276599610399
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/surface rust on underneath of vehicle and on componments
    • AdvisoryFuel lines heavily corroded
  4. Pass83,785 miles (+2,854)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    293281941689
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass80,931 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    679382931886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,072 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    110206133113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    603739848853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,422 miles (+242)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    437051075291
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
  9. Pass71,180 miles (+794)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    195050795487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
  10. Pass70,386 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    299890274002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,248 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    479683263015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,766 miles (+1,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    405259372047
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
  13. Pass64,030 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,030 miles
    Test number
    178033671028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,711 miles (+1,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    602590170033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass59,796 miles (+2,314)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    713744589082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteFront tyres outer edge worn
  16. Pass57,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    432695088005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,482 miles (+4,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,482 miles
    Test number
    851365788023
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  18. Pass52,590 miles (+16,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,590 miles
    Test number
    372729677040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,121 miles
    Test number
    411251906315
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LX53 ZMO

Does LX53 ZMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZMO expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZMO?
The MOT on LX53 ZMO expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZMO done?
LX53 ZMO was recorded at 85,155 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 2,683 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZMO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZMO 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 ZMO find?
LX53 ZMO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: corrosion/surface rust on underneath of vehicle and on components; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel lines heavily corroded.

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