2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

10,352 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,352 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    387 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    301 marked dangerous
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.9%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Leaf spring: fractured1.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.0%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.4%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Brakes9.3%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.4%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2016 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,352 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 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).