Ford Ranger: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 8.0% of Ford Ranger MOT tests — 48,428 tests out of 608,396. It shows up most on 1999 and 2002 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,408 | 12.4% |
| 2000 | 3,374 | 10.8% |
| 2001 | 4,313 | 11.7% |
| 2002 | 5,863 | 12.9% |
| 2003 | 8,259 | 12.0% |
| 2004 | 14,480 | 11.8% |
| 2005 | 15,854 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 19,240 | 11.8% |
| 2007 | 21,899 | 11.3% |
| 2008 | 15,393 | 9.4% |
| 2009 | 16,779 | 8.7% |
| 2010 | 10,127 | 8.3% |
| 2011 | 10,690 | 7.1% |
| 2012 | 12,595 | 11.1% |
| 2013 | 18,804 | 9.8% |
| 2014 | 25,097 | 8.2% |
| 2015 | 38,497 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 61,984 | 7.9% |
| 2017 | 62,973 | 7.4% |
| 2018 | 80,511 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 65,855 | 6.3% |
| 2020 | 39,551 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 36,676 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 17,422 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 571 | 1.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.