Ford Ranger reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 200,156 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 200,156 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 81% of Ford Ranger cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Ranger tends to fail
Share of Ford Ranger cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, lights & electrics, brakes. Holds up better than average on steering, tyres, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Ford Ranger reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Ranger is more demanding than average for its age: 81% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension, lights & electrics and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Ranger?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Ranger in 2024: up to 3 years, 86%; 4 to 7 years, 81%; 8 to 12 years, 72%; and 13 years and older, 57%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Ranger MOT?
For Ford Ranger cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (11.1% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), lights & electrics (17.5% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), brakes (11.2% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).