2022 Ford Ranger — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 17,422 MOT tests, the 2022 Ford Ranger recorded an 87.9% pass rate. Against pick-up trucks of a similar age (10.9% fail rate), the 2022 Ranger comes out 1.2pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.8%) and suspension (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and coil spring — headlamp aim alone was recorded 985 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.0% in the 0-30k band and 19.4% in the 150k+ band, a 11.4-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.0% 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 | 5.8% | 1,009 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.3% | 748 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.0% | 690 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 376 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 309 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 160 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 985 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 392 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 337 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 282 |
| 5 | Washers | 210 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 202 |
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 | 20.0% | 3,489 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.6% | 1,668 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.4% | 1,641 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.8% | 1,018 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 594 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 577 |
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 | 4,960 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 8,615 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 3,121 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 610 | 17.9% |
| 120-150k | 80 | 18.8% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 518 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 16,890 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ranger
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.3% 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.
- Tyres (4.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2022 Ford Rangers pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 17,422 2022 Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Ford Ranger?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by suspension (4.3%).
Does the 2022 Ranger get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,422 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.