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VN61 UBT

2011 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 UBT
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 96,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 96,281 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 87,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and/or covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load sensing valve covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load sensing valve covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 75,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 at brake limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle in general poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,681 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,828 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to rear load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight surface corrosion to under side of body

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,077 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,chassis and body,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,chassis and body,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,868 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 69,866 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,557 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 115,125 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 40,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN61 UBT 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 57.9%.

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 VN61 UBT, 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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VN61 UBT is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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