Ford Ranger (2013)
2013 Ford Ranger
CarHunch analysed 4,147 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Ranger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Ford Ranger sits right at the UK average with a 79.5% first-time pass rate, but nearly 29% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the norm and a genuine concern for a used buyer. This is a truck that demands pre-purchase inspection and full service history verification before you hand over money.
At 77,408 miles average, these Rangers have done proper work, and the 2.42 failures per vehicle reflect the wear pattern you'd expect from a utilitarian workhorse rather than a pampered car. The high advisory count of 11.9 per vehicle points to cumulative wear on suspension, lights, and trim items; budget for ongoing maintenance and get a full diagnostic scan before purchasing to identify any lurking structural or mechanical issues.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford Ranger
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.
- ⚠️ 28.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Ford Ranger 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 2013 Ford Ranger vehicles fall between 56,548 and 94,784 miles.
2013 Ford Ranger — Still on the Road
2,804 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Ford Ranger
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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40.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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33.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.4%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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17.8%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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