Ford Ranger MOT Results

Registered in 2007
55.2% pass rate
from 4,612 tests in 2021
(6.1% better than other 2007 vans)
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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Ranger is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (78% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp (88% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 5.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (35% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (35% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (27% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.30% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.0% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.087% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.087% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2007 vans)
  • 16% fail on Brakes (9.1% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 8.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (28% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (79% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.7% fail on Load sensing valves (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (68% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Other braking system component (10 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (26 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.022% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.065% fail on Valves
      • 0.043% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (59% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.087% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (69% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (49% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
      • 2.9% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Prop shaft (89% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.022% fail on Belts
    • 3.0% fail on Chassis (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.87% fail on Body
      • 0.43% fail on Other body component
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.20% fail on Mounting fixings (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Body condition
    • 0.48% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.41% fail on Cabs (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Steps
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Hinge
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (51% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar (200% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.043% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.022% fail on Safety device
    • 0.087% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.043% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.043% fail on Carrier
    • 0.087% fail on Load security
      • 0.065% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.043% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.022% fail on Dropside
        • 0.022% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.087% fail on Seats (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.065% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Floor
  • 12% fail on Suspension (38% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.1% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.087% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.065% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.022% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.022% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.54% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (68% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames (58% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.022% fail on Axles
      • 0.022% fail on Axle
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility (15% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear (58% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors (57% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (57% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (56% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (57% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.087% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.91% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks (54% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (29% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (27% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Drag link end (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm (23 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
        • 0.043% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.54% fail on Steering play (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering box (28 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering (53% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.065% fail on Pump
      • 0.043% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Steering box (15 times worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type (78% better than other 2007 vans)
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (40% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Prescribed areas (45% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2007 vans)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (56% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (57% worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
  • 0.043% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.043% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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