2000 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
3,374 MOT tests on the 2000 Ford Ranger are in this dataset, and 72.7% of them passed. That is 1.1 percentage points better than pick-up trucks of a similar age, which fail at 28.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.1% of tests against 12.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, chassis condition and rear fog lamp — headlamp alone was recorded 274 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.5% versus 11.9%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 37.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.1% | 644 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 426 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.8% | 364 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.6% | 357 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 229 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.8% | 129 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 274 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 255 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 242 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 225 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 206 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 203 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.1% | 1,253 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 34.0% | 1,147 |
| 3 | Suspension | 32.6% | 1,101 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.0% | 710 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.8% | 568 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.8% | 431 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 42 | 11.9% |
| 30-60k | 172 | 21.5% |
| 60-90k | 461 | 24.5% |
| 90-120k | 746 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 844 | 28.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,094 | 28.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 876 | 27.6% |
| 2022 | 748 | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 684 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | 569 | 27.2% |
| 2025 | 497 | 26.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Ranger
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (10.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
72.7% of the 3,374 2000 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.1% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (12.6%).
Does the 2000 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.9% in the 0-30k band to 28.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,374 MOT tests. 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.