Ford Ranger
From 235,106 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Rangers fare better: 2022 models pass at 90.1% vs 66.4% for 1999.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 8,970 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8,970 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,107 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,783 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,626 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,596 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 2,594 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2,497 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,460 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2,381 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,311 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.5% of Ranger failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 23.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £136.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Ranger passes its MOT 85.6% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 80.2%, a 5.4 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 75.3%. With an average repair bill of £136 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Ranger that's past its third birthday.
Ford Ranger on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 18,242 newly registered in the past year with 4,993 leaving, a net gain of 13,249. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 168,958 | 17,107 | +3,962 | -935 | +3,027 |
| 2025 Q2 | 166,414 | 16,624 | +3,097 | -1,043 | +2,054 |
| 2025 Q1 | 164,753 | 16,231 | +6,954 | -1,583 | +5,371 |
| 2024 Q4 | 160,053 | 15,560 | +4,229 | -1,432 | +2,797 |
| 2024 Q3 | 157,496 | 15,320 | +4,998 | -1,431 | +3,567 |
| 2024 Q2 | 154,229 | 15,020 | +5,122 | -930 | +4,192 |
| 2024 Q1 | 150,487 | 14,570 | +4,961 | -1,200 | +3,761 |
| 2023 Q4 | 147,307 | 13,989 | +4,662 | -1,231 | +3,431 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Wildtrak Ecoblue 4X4 A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 67,630 | 46% |
| Ranger Wildtrak 4X4 Dcb Tdci A | Diesel | 13,649 | 9% |
| Ranger Wildtrak 4X4 Tdci Auto | Diesel | 9,877 | 7% |
| Ranger Limited 4X4 Tdci | Diesel | 7,311 | 5% |
| Ranger Wildtrak 4X4 Tdci | Diesel | 4,330 | 3% |
| Ranger Limited 4X4 Dcb Tdci | Diesel | 3,757 | 3% |
| Ranger Xlt Ecoblue 4X4 | Diesel | 3,711 | 3% |
| Ranger Wildtrak Tdci 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 3,648 | 3% |
| Ranger Tremor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 3,518 | 2% |
| Ranger Limited Ecoblue 4X4 A | Diesel | 3,010 | 2% |
| Ranger Xl Ecoblue 4X4 | Diesel | 2,960 | 2% |
| Ranger Wildtrak 4X4 Dcb Tdci | Diesel | 2,913 | 2% |
| Ranger Raptor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto | Diesel | 2,650 | 2% |
| Ranger Limited 4X4 Dcb Tdci A | Diesel | 2,640 | 2% |
| Ranger Xl 4X4 Tdci | Diesel | 2,600 | 2% |
| Ranger Limited 4X4 Tdci Auto | Diesel | 2,429 | 2% |
| Ranger Xlt 4X4 Tdci | Diesel | 2,407 | 2% |
| Ranger Raptor Ecoboost 4X4 A | Petrol | 2,387 | 2% |
| Ranger Platinum Ecoblue 4X4 A | Diesel | 2,185 | 1% |
| Ranger Thunder D/C 4Wd | Diesel | 2,121 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2021 | 87.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 85.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 84.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
20 earlier years
| 2018 | 82.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2017 | 82.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2016 | 80.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 76.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2014 | 75.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2013 | 75.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2012 | 72.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2011 | 69% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 67.3% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 66.4% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 66.9% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 66.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2006 | 64.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2005 | 66.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 65.1% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2003 | 67% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2002 | 68.7% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2001 | 65.2% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2000 | 68.8% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1999 | 66.4% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rangers tested had between 61,544 and 119,391 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 87,693 median miles, the Ranger has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Ranger MOT pass rate?
The Ford Ranger has a 80% MOT pass rate based on 235,106 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Ranger?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Ranger is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 8,970 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Ford Rangers are on UK roads?
There are 168,958 Ford Rangers currently licensed on UK roads, with 17,107 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Ranger at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Ranger is 87,693 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 61,544 and 119,391 miles.
Buying a used Ranger?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 80% pass rate and an average repair bill of £136 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 35.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.