FORD RANGER MOT pass rate
81.3% of 200,158 FORD RANGER MOT tests pass.
The RANGER has a pass rate of 81.3%, a little higher than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD RANGER has a pass rate of 81.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD RANGER tested at 0–3 years pass 89.0% of the time, compared with just 64.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.0% | 19,589 | 41,503 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.3% | 75,223 | 56,105 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.2% | 65,544 | 82,417 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.5% | 17,400 | 112,356 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.7% | 22,402 | 131,608 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD RANGER
The most common reason the FORD RANGER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 38.4% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 34.2% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 15.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 5.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD RANGER?
- 81.3% of FORD RANGER MOT tests pass, based on 200,158 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD RANGER?
- The most common reason the FORD RANGER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD RANGER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.