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Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 3,198 cc

V31 LJWMOT history

V31 LJW is a grey diesel Ford Ranger first used on 15 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

V31 LJW grey Ford Ranger – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,111 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 LJW was last recorded at 77,111 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,928 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
10,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,111 miles
  • 2025 – 66,442 miles
  • 2024 – 55,331 miles
  • 2023 – 44,315 miles
  • 2022 – 31,419 miles
  • 2021 – 25,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,111 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,111 miles (+183)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,111 miles
    Test number
    357936069840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail76,928 miles (+10,486)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    785750602372
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,442 miles (+11,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    807420084915
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass55,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    907077401661
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail55,329 miles (+11,014)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    790334085032
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass44,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    548622474950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail44,313 miles (+12,894)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    797601989501
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass31,419 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    305962036749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,456 miles
    Test number
    826877550242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 LJW

Does V31 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 LJW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 LJW?
The MOT on V31 LJW is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 LJW done?
V31 LJW was recorded at 77,111 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 10,384 miles a year.
Has V31 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 LJW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 LJW 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 V31 LJW find?
V31 LJW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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