Ford Ranger
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 24 years from 240,156 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
240,156
Best Year
2022 (91%)
Years Covered
24
How reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Ford Ranger by Year
| 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 |
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About the Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger has been tested 240,156 times in 2024 MOT data across 24 model years (1999 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 967 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 22 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD RANGERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
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.
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