2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

14,404 MOT tests in 2024. 77.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time77.9%
Failed or needed repairs22.1%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,404 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    438 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    367 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.6%
  2. Suspension8.7%
  3. Brakes7.3%
  4. Tyres4.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.2%

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 2019 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 77.9% of 2019 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,404 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).