2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

6,165 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam7.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    173 marked dangerous
  7. Leaf spring: fractured2.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.0%
  2. Suspension11.6%
  3. Brakes11.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Steering4.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.8%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2015 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2015 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,165 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 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).