2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

558 MOT tests in 2024. 55.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.6%
Failed or needed repairs44.4%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.2%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    20 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.8%
  2. Body & chassis28.0%
  3. Suspension23.8%
  4. Brakes20.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  6. Tyres5.9%
  7. Steering5.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.5%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.9%

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: 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 2001 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 55.6% of 2001 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 558 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 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).