2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

4,003 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,003 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  4. Leaf spring: fractured3.7%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.5%
  2. Suspension13.8%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  5. Body & chassis6.5%
  6. Steering5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2014 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2014 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,003 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Ranger?

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

Is the 2014 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).