2018 Ford Ranger · 52,270 MOT tests
2018 Ford Ranger reliability
2018 Ford Rangers fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 Ranger years (52,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 20.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 56,724
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,270
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.9% of tests fail here (155% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.9%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Brakes4.4%
- Tyres3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.44%
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 1.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.42%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.39%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.94%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.47%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.53%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.4%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Ranger reliable?
2018 Ford Rangers fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 Ranger years (52,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.44% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.57% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Ranger shows 56,724 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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