Ford Ranger vs Isuzu Rodeo
On MOT-testable defects the Ford Ranger comes out ahead: 19.2% of its tests record a failure against 28.3% for the Isuzu Rodeo, a 9.0-point gap. The biggest single difference is lighting & signalling, where the Rodeo records failures noticeably more often.
19.2%
Ranger fail rate
28.3%
Rodeo fail rate
9.05pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford Ranger | Isuzu Rodeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 608,396 | 35,630 |
| Pass rate | 80.8% | 71.7% |
| Fail rate | 19.2% | 28.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | Ranger | Rodeo |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Suspension | 8.0% | 15.4% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 6.8% |
| Brakes | 6.3% | 11.6% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Tyres | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.