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SJ61 WPL

2011 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,545 mi
Last recorded189,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 WPL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 189,545 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 189,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 179,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 170,562 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,922 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 161,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 147,631 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at l/s valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 147,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipes corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at l/s valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,268 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear and load sensing valve brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 131,854 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement compensator seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear and load sensing valve brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,451 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 113,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,715 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight corrosion on front to rear b/pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,493 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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SJ61 WPL is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SJ61 WPL, 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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SJ61 WPL is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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