2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

1,436 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,436 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  4. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.1%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.5%
  2. Brakes23.3%
  3. Body & chassis15.7%
  4. Suspension13.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Steering5.4%
  8. Tyres3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.4%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.1%
  5. Steering box: has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted)7.4%

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: 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 2010 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2010 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,436 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).