2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

11,546 MOT tests in 2024. 80.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time80.7%
Failed or needed repairs19.3%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,546 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    240 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    251 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    136 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  8. Leaf spring: fractured0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.6%
  2. Lights & electrics6.4%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%

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 2020 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 80.7% of 2020 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,546 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Ranger?

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

Is the 2020 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).