2019 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 65,855 MOT tests, the 2019 Ford Ranger recorded an 85.7% pass rate. That is effectively the same as pick-up trucks of a similar age (13.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.3%) and suspension (6.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp aim and brake pads — coil spring alone was recorded 3,609 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.8% in the 0-30k band and 20.0% in the 150k+ band, a 11.2-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 4,185 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.3% | 4,122 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 2,518 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.1% | 2,021 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 1,289 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 689 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 3,609 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 2,496 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,277 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,150 |
| 5 | Washers | 957 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 796 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.2% | 11,340 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 8,415 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.4% | 4,190 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.5% | 3,658 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 2,857 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.2% | 2,112 |
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 | 12,644 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 28,144 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 16,572 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 6,212 | 19.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,732 | 19.9% |
| 150k+ | 544 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 448 | 11.8% |
| 2022 | 15,854 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 16,287 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 16,618 | 15.3% |
| 2025 | 16,648 | 17.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ranger
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.3% 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 (3.8% 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 2019 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
85.7% of the 65,855 2019 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by suspension (6.3%).
Does the 2019 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 65,855 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.