2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

2,101 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,101 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    65 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.6%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Body & chassis19.2%
  4. Suspension17.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.9%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.9%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.1%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2008 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,101 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

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