Ford Ranger reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Ford Ranger is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 92 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 15 of 42, and 27.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (5.0% of tests).
Ranked 15 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 104,899 Ford Rangers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 27.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford Ranger is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 17.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
27.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
17.3%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,700
Typical age at test: 6 years
Ford Ranger MOT failure rate by age
Most common Ford Ranger MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.4% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7% of tests
What the Ford Ranger fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 11.7% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 9.7% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Brakes | 7.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 4.2% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.0% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Visibility | 3.5% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Steering | 1.6% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 21% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Ford Ranger reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford Ranger is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 92 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Ford Ranger?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 5.0% of tests. It fails on body and structure and suspension more often than similar cars.
›How many Ford Rangers fail their MOT?
27.8% of Ford Rangers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 17.3% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford Ranger combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.