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DD53 MEG

2011 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD53 MEG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 126,753 miles

All brake pipes covered in copper grease

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sills corroded but not holed

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2024 123,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,025 miles

Under shields fitted to front

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar mounting brackets corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 113,014 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rails corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar mounting brackets corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Under shields fitted to front

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount and shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount and shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 102,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes from T piece to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensater to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensater to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 95,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensater to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,590 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 80,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,660 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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DD53 MEG is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DD53 MEG, 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.

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DD53 MEG is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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