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Ford Ranger reliability by build year

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At a glance

Ford Ranger built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Ford Rangers built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

22% of MOT tests on Ford Rangers built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ford Rangers built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ford Ranger's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Ranger's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

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Mk3 (T6.2) (2022-present)

Poor
DIESEL

15.5% fail rate, built around 2022 (3 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 10 MOTs, 10.1%)

From 19,397 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Ranger Mk2 (T6)

Mk2 (T6) (2011-2021)

Poor
DIESEL

21.5% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 16,819 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESEL

33.2% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 1,571 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ford Ranger.

See every build year for the Ford Ranger

Side-by-side

Ford Ranger generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (T6.2) (2022-present)
Poor
Poor15.5%built around 2022 (3 years old)from 19,397 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (T6) (2011-2021)
Poor
Poor21.5%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 16,819 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating33.2%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 1,571 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Ranger, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Ford Ranger fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ford Ranger ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
19,39715.5%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
19,67317.5%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
15,68019.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
18,90320.3%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
16,81921.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
13,51021.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
11,56023.6%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
7,33127.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
4,57626.6%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
3,42627.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,17830.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,92331.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,95331.9%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
2,74731.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3,11632.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
3,07432.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,45132.7%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
2,21033.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,57133.2%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
95732.1%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
71731.1%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
57327.6%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
48933.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Ford Ranger stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Ford models

16th of 17

16th lowest fail rate of 17 Ford models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other pickups

5th of 7

5th lowest fail rate of 7 pickups with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

21.5%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Ford Rangers

These issues come from 7-year-old Ford Rangers, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.6%
    Advisory: 3,961Fail: 305 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.4%
    Advisory: 1,629Fail: 313 (16% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    7.7%
    Advisory: 236Fail: 1,320 (85% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    6.6%
    Advisory: 1,175Fail: 8 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    4.4%
    Advisory: 873Fail: 14 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 16,819 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ford Rangers, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Ford Rangers notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres22%
  2. Suspension + Tyres18%
  3. Brakes + Suspension18%
  4. Lighting + Tyres15%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 4,966 MOT tests on Ford Ranger cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ford Ranger.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

65 recalls in all

41 of the 65 Ford Ranger recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 Critical
  • 38 more

Top concerns

  • Ranger: side air curtain deployment
  • Airbag inflator may rupture upon deployment
  • Side airbag initiator may be defective

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other pickups to compare

Other pickups to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi L200

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 17.2%, against 21.5% for the Ford Ranger, both built around 2018.

    9,845 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Amarok

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    Lower fail rate: 17.5%, against 21.5% for the Ford Ranger, both built around 2018.

    3,173 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Hilux

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    4.1%

    Lower fail rate: 19.2%, against 21.5% for the Ford Ranger, both built around 2018.

    6,632 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz X-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.3%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.4%, against 21.5% for the Ford Ranger, both built around 2018.

    1,018 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ford Ranger across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 16th lowest fail rate of 17 Ford models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 16,819 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ford Ranger ever sold: 154,834 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 16,819 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.