Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A
From 256 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 2 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 | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 2 |
| exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 As tested had between 31,388 and 53,578 miles on the clock.
At 43,045 median miles, the Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A has 0.019 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 Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A MOT pass rate?
The Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 256 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A is 43,045 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,388 and 53,578 miles.
Buying a used Ranger Thunder Ecoblue 4X4 A?
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.
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