Ford Ranger: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.3% of Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,374 | 10.6% |
| 2002 | 5,863 | 11.3% |
| 2003 | 8,259 | 13.6% |
| 2004 | 14,480 | 13.8% |
| 2005 | 15,854 | 13.3% |
| 2006 | 19,240 | 13.4% |
| 2007 | 21,899 | 12.4% |
| 2008 | 15,393 | 12.0% |
| 2009 | 16,779 | 11.6% |
| 2010 | 10,127 | 12.4% |
| 2011 | 10,690 | 11.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.