Ford Ranger (2018)
2018 Ford Ranger
CarHunch analysed 15,368 real MOT records for the 2018 Ford Ranger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Ford Ranger posts an 84.1% first-time pass rate, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which suggests reasonable reliability for a six-year-old pick-up truck. However, 21.2% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, placing this cohort in the higher-risk category and worth investigating during a pre-purchase inspection.
At nearly 56,000 miles median mileage, these Rangers show modest wear for their age, and the average of 1.05 failures per test indicates most problems are caught early rather than stacking up. The 4.5 advisories per vehicle point to typical maintenance needs like suspension and exhaust components, so budget for routine work and always request the full MOT history before committing to a purchase.
What to check before buying a 2018 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.
- ⚠️ 21.2% 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%) | 15,365 | 84.1% | 1.05 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 75% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Ford Ranger vehicles fall between 40,425 and 75,495 miles.
2018 Ford Ranger — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,756 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 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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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35.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18%
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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17%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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14.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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