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LR61 BZU

2011 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 BZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,053 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 104,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 100,050 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 99,981 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 96,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 92,001 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 92,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 85,623 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 85,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded(from compensator to t joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (from compensator to flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear leaf spring corroded

rear back panel corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 84,640 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded(from compensator to t joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (from compensator to flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from T joint to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from Tjct to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,511 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes into a split way connection corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,511 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes into a split way connection corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure spare wheel not secured correctly (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,005 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 76,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,150 miles

diesel smoke(emissions)not emitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 48,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

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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LR61 BZU is a 2011 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LR61 BZU, 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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LR61 BZU is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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