2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

1,565 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,565 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    58 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  10. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.9%
  2. Brakes25.9%
  3. Body & chassis16.5%
  4. Suspension13.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Steering6.0%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.8%

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 2011 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2011 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,565 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).