MOT failure data · 2025

Ford Ranger MOT problems

Across every Ford Ranger that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 10.83% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 24.12%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.

Most common Ford Ranger MOT failures

#	Recorded defect	Area	Share
1	Coil spring fractured or broken	Suspension	10.83%
2	Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm	Tyres	3.92%
3	Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick	Brakes	3.14%
4	Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction	Noise, emissions and leaks	3.08%
5	Position lamp not working	Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	3.07%
6	Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt	Body, chassis, structure	2.25%
7	Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded	Brakes	2.25%
8	Headlamp not working on dipped beam	Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	2.03%
9	Rear fog lamp not working	Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	2.02%
10	Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively	Visibility	1.98%

Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.

What this means if you are buying one

Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Ford Ranger, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.

The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Ford Ranger buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.

Checking a specific Ford Ranger?

Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.

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Ford Ranger MOT FAQs

What does a Ford Ranger most commonly fail its MOT on?

The single most recorded defect on Ford Ranger cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 10.83% of failure items.

Does this mean my Ford Ranger will fail?

No. This is what testers recorded across every Ford Ranger that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Ford Ranger passed 77.42% of its initial tests.

How do I see a specific Ford Ranger's MOT history?

Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.

Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.