2015 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 38,497 MOT tests, the 2015 Ford Ranger recorded a 79.4% pass rate. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail 19.3% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.2% of tests against 7.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, coil spring and headlamp aim — headlamp alone was recorded 3,180 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.9% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 17.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.2% | 5,073 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.9% | 3,054 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 2,309 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.6% | 2,144 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 1,285 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 942 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 3,180 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 2,155 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,440 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,402 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1,058 |
| 6 | Anti-lock braking system | 1,007 |
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 | 17.6% | 6,760 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.5% | 5,983 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.8% | 3,779 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 3,633 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.9% | 2,636 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.0% | 2,317 |
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 | 1,286 | 11.7% |
| 30-60k | 8,793 | 16.1% |
| 60-90k | 13,641 | 20.5% |
| 90-120k | 9,268 | 23.8% |
| 120-150k | 3,810 | 24.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,686 | 25.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,817 | 18.4% |
| 2022 | 7,732 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 7,877 | 21.4% |
| 2024 | 7,575 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 7,496 | 22.9% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Ranger
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.9% 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 (6.0% 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 2015 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 38,497 2015 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by suspension (7.9%).
Does the 2015 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.7% in the 0-30k band to 25.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,497 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.