Ford Ranger (2015)
2015 Ford Ranger
CarHunch analysed 7,550 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Ranger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Ford Ranger sits right at the UK average with a 79.8% pass rate, but nearly 28% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold and a genuine concern for any buyer. This truck-spec vehicle is fairly sturdy, but you need to factor in structural and safety weaknesses that aren't anomalies.
At 67,000 miles median for a nine-year-old vehicle, these Rangers have typical mileage, yet they're averaging 2 failures per MOT cycle and 8 advisories, suggesting that when things go wrong, they tend to go wrong in clusters. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension geometry, brake condition, and any evidence of previous impact or corrosion—don't rely on MOT history alone with this model.
What to check before buying a 2015 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.
- ⚠️ 27.9% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 7,548 | 79.8% | 2.04 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 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 2015 Ford Ranger vehicles fall between 50,081 and 87,518 miles.
2015 Ford Ranger — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 6,005 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 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 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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