2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

15,955 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    338 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    277 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    232 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Suspension4.7%
  3. Tyres4.1%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%

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 2021 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2021 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,955 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: too high; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).