2016 Ford Ranger · 39,564 MOT tests
2016 Ford Ranger reliability
2016 Ford Rangers fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 22 Ranger years (39,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 73,878
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,564
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.4% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.4%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.52%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.5%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Position lamp not working 1.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.76%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.63%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.32%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Ranger reliable?
2016 Ford Rangers fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 22 Ranger years (39,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.71% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.72% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Ranger shows 73,878 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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