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HJ11 VBZ

2011 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,865 mi
Last recorded124,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,865 miles

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

rear belts not tested (toolbox fitted)

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,630 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 17 Jul 2024 124,630 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Body component likely to become detached number plate (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 124,611 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 124,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,181 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre retaining nut loose (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,984 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 118,984 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,380 miles

some free play detected at steering wheel - in general throughout steering system

Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,380 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes around compensator area have corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

some free play detected at steering wheel - in general throughout steering system

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 102,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,050 miles

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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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HJ11 VBZ is a 2011 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ11 VBZ, 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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HJ11 VBZ is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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