2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

2,930 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,930 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  3. Leaf spring: fractured3.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.5%
  2. Suspension16.1%
  3. Brakes11.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  5. Body & chassis7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Steering4.7%
  8. Tyres2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2013 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,930 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; leaf spring: fractured. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).