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L144 XLM

1994 Ford Ranger

Black Petrol 5690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Ranger91,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 XLM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,690cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 90,319 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 90,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 90,319 miles

exhaust has rubber pipe joining

Pass 28 May 2021 90,319 miles

END FLOAT IN BOTH REAR WHEELS.

OIL LEAK.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,319 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,409 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,189 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 75,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 69,634 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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L144 XLM is a 1994 Ford Ranger in Black with a 5,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1994 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 91,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L144 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L144 XLM registered?

L144 XLM is a 1994 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L144 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L144 XLM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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