1994 Ford Ranger 4.0L Petrol · L878 VEW
1994 Ford Ranger (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 194,410 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L878 VEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 194,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L878 VEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Ranger (L878 VEW) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
L878 VEW Mileage History
- 20/03/2024193,619 mi
- 12/04/2024193,624 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/2025193,826 mi+202 mi
- 09/05/2025193,826 mi
- 08/05/2026194,410 mi+584 mi
Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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