2013 Ford Ranger · 11,575 MOT tests
2013 Ford Ranger reliability
2013 Ford Rangers fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Ranger years (11,575 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 32.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 96,983
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,575
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.8% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Suspension11.3%
- Brakes7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Steering3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened 2.93%
A broken leaf spring can affect how the car sits and handles, so it needs urgent replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.55%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.25%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.19%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.68%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.84%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.77%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (3.71%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Ranger reliable?
2013 Ford Rangers fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Ranger years (11,575 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4% of tests), leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened (2.93% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford Ranger shows 96,983 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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