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FY61 VWD

2011 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VWD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Locking device ball joint corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Locking device ball joint corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen stone chip

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

Slight play in steering joints

Spare Tyre Flat

Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,244 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Locking device ball joint corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Locking device ball joint corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen stone chip

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

Slight play in steering joints

Spare Tyre Flat

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering idle play

Fail 25 Nov 2024 80,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering idle play

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All going into Brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 69,068 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 69,068 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,712 miles

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

Offside Rear outer light lens missing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,140 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,851 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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FY61 VWD is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc 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 FY61 VWD, 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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What year was FY61 VWD registered?

FY61 VWD is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FY61 VWD safe to buy?

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