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DW03 ATO

2011 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,958 mi
Last recorded184,958 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 ATO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 184,958 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 184,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 174,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 174,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 164,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 154,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,542 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,249 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,255 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 114,254 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all 3 pipes to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,482 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,862 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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DW03 ATO is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DW03 ATO, 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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DW03 ATO is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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