2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

14,014 MOT tests in 2024. 75.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time75.3%
Failed or needed repairs24.7%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    464 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    389 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.5%
  2. Suspension10.0%
  3. Brakes7.8%
  4. Tyres4.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.4%

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 2018 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 75.3% of 2018 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,014 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).