Ford Ranger MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.5% pass rate
from 3,209 tests in 2021
(8.1% better than other 2009 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Ford Ranger is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps (60% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (64% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.031% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (24% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (33% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (32% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.00% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.00% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.19% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.69% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.031% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.031% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.90% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
        • 0.062% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums (84% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs (84% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Load sensing valves (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.031% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control (66% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (66% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (76% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Pedal (82% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.031% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.031% fail on Other braking system component
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Prop shaft (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.093% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts (29% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Joints (31% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.093% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.90% fail on Body (73% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Other body component
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.062% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.031% fail on Body condition
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.093% fail on Tank
      • 0.093% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Hose
      • 0.031% fail on System
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.031% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.031% fail on Safety device
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (78% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
        • 0.031% fail on Hinge
      • 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.093% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.062% fail on Carrier
      • 0.031% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.062% fail on Load security
      • 0.062% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.062% fail on Tailgate condition (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Floor
    • 0.031% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.4% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.093% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.031% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (59% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.81% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.062% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (40% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (32% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.093% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear (65% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors (64% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.093% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Drag link end (12 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Intermediate drop arm (26 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering play (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering box (34 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.28% fail on Steering box (29 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering (65% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
    • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.062% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.87% fail on Condition
      • 0.062% fail on Requirements
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.062% fail on Airbags
      • 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (91% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (91% worse than other 2009 vans)
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
  • 0.031% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.031% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.031% fail on Anchorages
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