2011 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,690 MOT tests analysed for the 2011 Ford Ranger, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 75.4% was above the average for pick-up trucks of a similar age (73.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 25.7% in the 150k+ group versus 16.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 1,962 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.3% | 1,209 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 799 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.1% | 758 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.3% | 565 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.1% | 544 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 1,065 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,024 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 577 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 461 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 442 |
| 6 | Joints | 415 |
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 | 34.3% | 3,668 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.5% | 2,513 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.9% | 1,914 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 1,773 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.3% | 1,741 |
| 6 | Steering | 13.7% | 1,468 |
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 | 136 | 16.2% |
| 30-60k | 900 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 2,214 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 2,982 | 25.9% |
| 120-150k | 2,338 | 26.0% |
| 150k+ | 2,116 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,402 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | 2,348 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | 2,167 | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 1,998 | 26.3% |
| 2025 | 1,775 | 25.6% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Ranger
Before buying a 2011 Ford Ranger, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 18.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (18.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.5% 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+.
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 2011 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
75.4% of the 10,690 2011 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.4% of tests, followed by brakes (11.3%).
Does the 2011 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.2% in the 0-30k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,690 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.