The MOT Files

Van reliability file

Ford Ranger MOT pass rate & common failures

From 6,556 recorded MOT tests of the Ford Ranger, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Ford Ranger passes 74.2% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 3 of 21 van models, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened", in 27.3% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

74.2%adjusted · 77.7% raw · rank 3 of 216,556 tests

8.5 points above the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ford Ranger tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened27.3%

    330 occurrences

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.7%

    141 occurrences

  3. 3.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm9.6%

    116 occurrences

  4. 4.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction7.8%

    94 occurrences

  5. 5.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.6%

    68 occurrences

  6. 6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn5.6%

    68 occurrences

  7. 7.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen5.2%

    63 occurrences

  8. 8.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.7%

    57 occurrences

  9. 9.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened4.6%

    56 occurrences

  10. 10.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc4.5%

    54 occurrences

  11. 11.A tyre seriously damaged4.4%

    53 occurrences

  12. 12.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%

    51 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ford Ranger tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements19.2%

    1,260 tests

  2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.5%

    558 tests

  3. 3.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users4.5%

    294 tests

  4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.5%

    292 tests

  5. 5.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn4.1%

    272 tests

  6. 6.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded3.5%

    228 tests

  7. 7.A tyre seriously damaged3.4%

    224 tests

  8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.9%

    191 tests

How wear changes the picture

Ranger pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202283%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201976%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201672%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201365%
15+ yrsreg. 2010 and earlier60%

What gets tested

The Ranger fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
72,363
Test classes
class 7: 6,556

Compare within the range

Other Ford vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Ranger?
74.2% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 3 of 21 van models, from 6,556 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Ford Ranger fail its MOT on?
"A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened" is recorded in 27.3% of failed Ford Ranger tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (11.7%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Ford Ranger usually have at its MOT?
72,363 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of