2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

10,678 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    372 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    312 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.1%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.6%
  2. Lights & electrics10.4%
  3. Brakes8.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.4%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.1%

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 2017 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2017 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,678 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).