Ford Ranger MOT Results

Registered in 2003
51.1% pass rate
from 1,805 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Ranger is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (45% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.055% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (35% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type (35% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (41% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.33% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (87% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.055% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.055% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.83% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 7.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.00% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.00% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Cable
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.44% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.22% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.055% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.055% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Valves
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 9.4% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 9.4% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Drive shaft
      • 1.4% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Prop shaft
    • 3.4% fail on Chassis
      • 3.4% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.055% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.055% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Other body component (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Mounting fixings (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Body condition
    • 1.2% fail on Bumpers (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.44% fail on Cabs
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.055% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Load security
      • 0.11% fail on Tailgate (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Tailgate condition (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Towbar
      • 0.055% fail on Safety device
    • 0.055% fail on Floor
    • 0.055% fail on Undertray
  • 14% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Leaf springs (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Leaf spring (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.11% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.055% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.50% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Axles
      • 0.055% fail on Axle
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (44% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (31% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
        • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.055% fail on Operation
      • 0.055% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Steering play
      • 0.28% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.055% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.055% fail on Steering box
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.055% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (84% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.055% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks (67% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (87% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment