2017 Ford Ranger · 40,701 MOT tests
2017 Ford Ranger reliability
2017 Ford Rangers fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 22 Ranger years (40,701 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 22.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 65,723
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,701
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.5%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.51%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.31%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.2%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Position lamp not working 1.19%
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 (9.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.23%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.17%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.29%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Ranger reliable?
2017 Ford Rangers fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 22 Ranger years (40,701 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.51% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.31% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Ranger shows 65,723 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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