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EO61 VHP

2011 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,225 mi
Last recorded178,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 VHP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 178,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from rear splitter to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box at bottom (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower tailgate missing

all front suspension arms getting corroded

evidence of fuel leak near pump area but no obvious leak found

lower steering column lower coupling on limit of play

power steering system noisy

rear prop rear u/j on limit of wear

several areas of chassis nearing limit of corrosion

several brake pipes nearing limit of corrosion in places

slight play in n/s steering idler assembly

spare tyre flat

testable components covered

towbar brackets getting corroded

vacuum pipe assembly in engine bay insecurely clipped up

Pass 12 Jun 2024 170,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 170,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 161,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower foglamp not working

Nearside Rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in places

rear tyres perishing in sidewalls

Fail 23 Sep 2022 161,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler / pittman arm ballhoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower foglamp not working

Nearside Rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded in places

rear tyres perishing in sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2021 157,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 153,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,090 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EO61 VHP is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO61 VHP, 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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EO61 VHP is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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