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VN61 ZTE

2011 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,566 mi
Last recorded96,566 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,566 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 96,566 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,671 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 86,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,059 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 79,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 73,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,875 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,050 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,266 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged, no white light emitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 41,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged, no white light emitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,831 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,818 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Nearside front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

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 ZTE is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 ZTE registered?

VN61 ZTE is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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