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BN61 ZHG

2011 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,140 mi
Last recorded185,140 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZHG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 185,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 182,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 158,964 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 150,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 128,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

bonnet pull cable has come of

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 107,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,965 miles

7 pin tow bar electrics and only working some times

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/f drive shaft inner CV joint/bearing has slight play

underside of vehicle is covered in mud

Fail 1 Dec 2015 94,965 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

7 pin tow bar electrics and only working some times

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

underside of vehicle is covered in mud

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,206 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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BN61 ZHG is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 84,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN61 ZHG, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 ZHG registered?

BN61 ZHG is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BN61 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 ZHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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