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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Ranger. Check any Ranger by registration number below.

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73.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.4%

vs Ford Avg

26

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Ranger — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Ranger has an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is 11.4 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Ranger on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Ranger fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Ranger for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Ranger, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Ranger performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 31 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 885 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

58k mi

2021

Based on 29,010 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

2020

Based on 33,707 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

14.0%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2019

Based on 41,704 vehicles

84.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

2018

Based on 39,922 vehicles

82.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

2017

Based on 31,162 vehicles

81.7%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

18.3%

Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

2016

Based on 29,891 vehicles

79.8%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2015

Based on 17,079 vehicles

76.5%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

22.9%

Mileage at 10yr

161k mi

2014

Based on 11,019 vehicles

74.9%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

25.8%

Mileage at 10yr

160k mi

2013

Based on 8,477 vehicles

75.0%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

23.8%

Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

2012

Based on 5,312 vehicles

69.9%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

28.0%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

2011

Based on 3,989 vehicles

69.1%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

27.5%

2010

Based on 3,724 vehicles

65.1%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

31.3%

2009

Based on 6,091 vehicles

66.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

28.0%

2008

Based on 5,587 vehicles

67.0%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

26.6%

2007

Based on 7,555 vehicles

65.1%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

27.3%

2006

Based on 6,370 vehicles

60.8%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

29.9%

2005

Based on 5,254 vehicles

64.4%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2004

Based on 4,621 vehicles

62.7%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

27.9%

2003

Based on 2,727 vehicles

65.1%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2002

Based on 1,912 vehicles

64.9%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

25.6%

2001

Based on 1,463 vehicles

62.7%Below Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

9.7%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2000

Based on 1,174 vehicles

66.2%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

28.3%

1999

Based on 658 vehicles

65.2%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

27.8%

0

Based on 127,854 vehicles

79.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Ranger

The most common reasons a Ford Ranger fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.6%
2

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.6%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.5%
4

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

3.1%
5

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.0%
Ford Ranger Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

3.2%

Nearside

3.2%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Ranger MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Ranger?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Ranger is 73.7% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Ranger?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Ranger are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (3.6%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.6%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Ranger reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, the Ford Ranger is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Ranger?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Ranger?
Typical mileage for the Ford Ranger: 57,708 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ranger to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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