2011 Ford Ranger · 5,822 MOT tests
2011 Ford Ranger reliability
2011 Ford Rangers fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 22 Ranger years (5,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 112,855
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,822
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.6% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24%
- Brakes14.7%
- Suspension9.7%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Steering3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.51%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.56%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Stop lamp not working 3.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.04%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.88%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.9%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (6.61%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.12%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford Ranger reliable?
2011 Ford Rangers fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 22 Ranger years (5,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.24% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.51% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (3.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Ford Ranger shows 112,855 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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