2020 Ford Ranger · 25,082 MOT tests
2020 Ford Ranger reliability
2020 Ford Rangers fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 Ranger years (25,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 16.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 44,670
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,082
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.5% of tests fail here (375% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.5%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Tyres2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.53%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.22%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.92%
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 0.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.61%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.49%
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 (7.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.18%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.11%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.1%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Ranger reliable?
2020 Ford Rangers fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 Ranger years (25,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.53% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Ranger shows 44,670 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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