2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

1,987 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,987 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low3.3%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.4%
  2. Brakes31.6%
  3. Body & chassis24.0%
  4. Suspension19.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Steering4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2005 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,987 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).