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Ford Ranger

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

R5 LGUMOT history

R5 LGU is a white diesel Ford Ranger first used on 30 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

R5 LGU white Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,960 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LGU was last recorded at 78,960 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,329 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,631 miles
Average per year
6,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,960 miles
  • 2025 – 74,329 miles
  • 2024 – 72,378 miles
  • 2022 – 59,087 miles
  • 2021 – 54,183 miles
  • 2020 – 44,176 miles
  • 2019 – 37,747 miles
  • 2018 – 30,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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.

  • Under body and components coated in sealant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from turbo area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,960 miles (+4,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    876940283618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,329 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,329 miles
    Test number
    115255557712
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components coated in sealant
  3. Fail74,306 miles (+1,928)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    581601441561
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and components coated in sealant
  4. Pass72,378 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    747688294234
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs worn
  5. Fail72,366 miles (+13,279)13 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    998761351748
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine turbo/rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,087 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    842281896510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,076 miles (+4,893)2 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    332954474179
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Not tested due excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect Wrong plate for vehicle and broken (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing side on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass54,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    835146502899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail54,183 miles (+10,007)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    933145725524
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both head lamp dip beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass44,176 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    891719453461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,747 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    505799651243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,746 miles (+7,634)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    686955347915
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass30,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    672743186615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LGU

Does R5 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LGU is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LGU?
The MOT on R5 LGU is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LGU done?
R5 LGU was recorded at 78,960 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,174 miles a year.
Has R5 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LGU has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R5 LGU 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 R5 LGU find?
R5 LGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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