Ford Ranger (2023)

884 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.6% first-time pass rate

2023 Ford Ranger

CarHunch analysed 884 real MOT records for the 2023 Ford Ranger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 8.4% below UK average
71.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
38,383
typical mileage
25,252–55,374 middle half
3.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.13
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2023 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.
  • 📄 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%) 879 71.4% 0.13
Petrol (1%) 5 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 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.

25,252
low mileage
38,383
typical
55,374
high mileage

Half of all 2023 Ford Ranger vehicles fall between 25,252 and 55,374 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.13
Avg failures per vehicle
0.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2023 Ford Ranger

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 12.8%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 11.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 9.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 7.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 7.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.9%
    Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
  • 6.2%
    Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
  • 4.3%
    Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023. Counts include advisories and failures.

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