Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto (2017)
2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto
CarHunch analysed 445 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak fails its MOT first time in 56% of cases — nearly double the UK average of 80% pass rate — which is a serious red flag for any prospective buyer. The diesel engine powering this cohort shows no improvement, with a near-identical 43.6% pass rate, so fuel type offers no advantage here.
At a median mileage of 67,331 miles for a seven-year-old truck, these Rangers are running well within normal wear, yet still accumulating an average of 0.36 failures per test, suggesting the problems aren't simply down to high use. Before committing to purchase, insist on a pre-buy inspection by someone familiar with Rangers — particularly their suspension, braking, and electrical systems — because you're buying into a cohort with substantially higher-than-average repair needs.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 442 | 43.6% | 0.36 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 83.3% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto vehicles fall between 51,480 and 87,157 miles.
2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 Tdci Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 147 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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