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SB61 GZT

2011 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 GZT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 133,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

off side rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 133,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

off side rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 119,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 106,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 99,396 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 28 Apr 2023 99,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken away at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component excessively corroded Tow bar rusted through (6.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 May 2022 91,757 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 83,693 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 83,455 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded main bar (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,900 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,897 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sheared at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,306 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,501 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 60,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 35,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,131 miles

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

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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SB61 GZT is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB61 GZT, 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 SB61 GZT registered?

SB61 GZT is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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