2014 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Ford Ranger passed 79.0% of its 25,097 recorded MOT tests. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail at 21.1%, so the 2014 Ranger sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.5% of all tests — 4.3 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, headlamp aim and coil spring — headlamp alone was recorded 1,612 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.7% versus 8.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 3,136 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.2% | 2,059 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.2% | 1,548 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.9% | 1,478 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 955 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 794 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 1,612 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,023 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 959 |
| 4 | Leaf spring | 945 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 813 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 790 |
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 | 19.9% | 4,996 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.5% | 3,879 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.6% | 3,155 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 2,608 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.4% | 2,110 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.4% | 1,614 |
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 | 511 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 4,213 | 16.0% |
| 60-90k | 8,350 | 20.7% |
| 90-120k | 7,069 | 23.5% |
| 120-150k | 3,492 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,447 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,021 | 18.1% |
| 2022 | 5,116 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 5,123 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 4,962 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 4,875 | 23.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ranger
On a 2014 Ranger, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.2% 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.
- Brakes (6.2% 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.
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 2014 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
79.0% of the 25,097 2014 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.5% of tests, followed by suspension (8.2%).
Does the 2014 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 25,097 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.