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SO11 WLZ

2011 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 WLZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 102,557 miles

front bumper damage

underside of vehicle covered in mud preventing full inspection

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Offside/Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded at brake pipe bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Offside/Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2025 102,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snapped at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested head light switch missing (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn At rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Offside/Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded at brake pipe bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Offside/Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate light cant be tested

Spare tyre defective ()

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

front bumper damage

underside of vehicle covered in mud preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

underside of vehicle muddy preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2024 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

oil level low

underside of vehicle muddy preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play beside steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under of vehicle muddy preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2023 96,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play beside steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under of vehicle muddy preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,818 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 89,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,096 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,088 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,122 miles

front brakes need stripped

rear foot brake needs ajusting

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,789 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,277 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,010 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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SO11 WLZ is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO11 WLZ, 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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SO11 WLZ is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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