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J3 FXU

2011 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,259 mi
Last recorded184,259 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FXU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 184,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 178,911 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 178,911 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors return pipe leaking on to engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 175,153 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Aug 2022 163,980 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 163,980 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked not affecting light output

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 154,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked not affecting light output

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around load bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 144,507 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked not affecting light output

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x rear brake pipes to rear compensator are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 109,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,938 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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J3 FXU is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J3 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 FXU registered?

J3 FXU is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is J3 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 FXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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