Ford Ranger

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 24 model years from 240,156 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

240,156

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger was MOT tested 240,156 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 24 model years (1999 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 32,078 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Rangers pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 131,890 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 32,819 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Ranger is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1996cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Ford Ranger?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-7% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Ranger by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	91%	967	32,819 mi
2021	90%	32,078	42,374 mi
2020	88%	26,002	51,136 mi
2019	87%	32,194	60,576 mi
2018	85%	30,840	70,638 mi
2017	85%	24,406	77,528 mi
2016	84%	23,861	84,947 mi
2015	82%	13,304	92,388 mi
2014	80%	8,731	99,756 mi
2013	81%	6,759	105,713 mi
2012	77%	4,297	114,166 mi
2011	75%	2,933	121,273 mi
2010	74%	2,829	126,349 mi
2009	73%	4,443	124,979 mi
2008	73%	4,040	132,830 mi
2007	72%	5,314	137,199 mi
2006	69%	4,591	131,558 mi
2005	72%	3,699	126,004 mi
2004	71%	3,172	129,164 mi
2003	73%	1,933	132,237 mi
2002	72%	1,316	137,535 mi
2001	69%	1,043	140,075 mi
2000	73%	824	129,560 mi
1999	70%	580	131,890 mi

Questions about the Ford Ranger

Is the Ford Ranger reliable?

Across its 24 model years in our data (1999 to 2022), the Ford Ranger averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 240,156 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Ford Ranger has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Ford Ranger has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 69%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.