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Ford Ranger MOT Results

Registered in 2003
52.6% pass rate
from 2,583 tests in 2017
(9.0% better than other 2003 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.

  • 29% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (8.8% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 9.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 7.4% fail on Front lamps (21% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.27% fail on All position lamps
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Registration plate lamp (52% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual lamps (45% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Battery
    • 0.58% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Trailer electrical socket (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning (75% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Switch (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Lamp
      • 0.039% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.077% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 23% fail on Suspension (9.5% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Front drive shafts (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 10% fail on Constant velocity joints (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Couplings (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.077% fail on Universal joint
        • 0.077% fail on Drive shafts
    • 5.0% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Fitment
    • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas (45% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Component mounting (47% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Spring mounting (38% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Subframe mounting (86% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Shackle
        • 0.19% fail on Anchor
        • 0.039% fail on Other pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.077% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.039% fail on Spring eye
      • 0.039% fail on Securing bolts
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage condition (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (72% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (90% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (56% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.7% fail on Front
      • 0.039% fail on Rear
    • 0.93% fail on Front suspension joints (63% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.077% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.039% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment
    • 0.039% fail on General condition
  • 19% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 11% fail on Components
        • 8.3% fail on Pipes (31% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Valves
        • 0.77% fail on Hoses
        • 0.15% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.039% fail on Cylinders
        • 0.039% fail on Servos
      • 0.58% fail on Leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Front wheels
      • 1.5% fail on Rear wheels (74% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Brake operation
    • 3.1% fail on ABS (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Hub components (40% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.23% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (89% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Restricted movement (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.27% fail on Cable
      • 0.039% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake control components (74% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Condition
        • 0.077% fail on Anti-slip (87% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake (94% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 8.2% fail on Driver's view of the road (35% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Mirrors (64% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Windscreen (69% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.2% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.70% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
      • 0.15% fail on Cap
      • 0.15% fail on System (68% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Emissions (56% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.0% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 3.7% fail on Body condition
    • 2.2% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis
    • 0.15% fail on Body security
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (89% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers
      • 0.039% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.039% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.077% fail on Spare wheel
    • 0.039% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.039% fail on Load security
      • 0.039% fail on Tailgate
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (39% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Valve stem
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering system (77% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.15% fail on Lock stop (31 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
        • 0.15% fail on Steering pivot point
      • 0.077% fail on Free play
        • 0.077% fail on Steering box
      • 0.077% fail on Steering box
      • 0.077% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.46% fail on Power steering (50% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.077% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.039% fail on Pump
    • 0.19% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.077% fail on Steering operation
  • 2.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN (41% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate (42% worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 1.2% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (78% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (93% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 0.43% fail on Supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (74% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 0.77% fail on Towbars (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.039% fail on Adjustable towbar
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.039% fail on Condition