2021 Ford Ranger · 8,687 MOT tests
2021 Ford Ranger reliability
2021 Ford Rangers fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 Ranger years (8,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 12.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 38,127
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,687
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.5% of tests fail here (247% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Suspension3.5%
- Tyres2.9%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.99%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.7%
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 0.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.56%
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 (8.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.36%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.09%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.05%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.99%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Ford Ranger reliable?
2021 Ford Rangers fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 Ranger years (8,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.58% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.99% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Ford Ranger shows 38,127 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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