Ford Ranger: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 8.0% of Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,374 | 10.8% |
| 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% |
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.