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GL61 YJU

2011 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,409 mi
Last recorded156,409 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 YJU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 156,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear tail pipe on exhaust missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 156,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear tail pipe on exhaust missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 138,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 27 Jan 2025 138,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,194 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear upper / braking valve to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,170 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,166 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,108 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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GL61 YJU is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL61 YJU, 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 GL61 YJU registered?

GL61 YJU is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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