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Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel reliable? We analysed 317 real MOT tests across 118 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 317 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.9%
Typical Mileage
139,174mi
Annual Mileage
4,291mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel.

Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,744 mi/yr
Typical
4,291 mi/yr
Average
4,910 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,790 mi/yr

Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
139,174 mi
75th Percentile
170,830 mi
95th Percentile
233,165 mi
Max Recorded
289,737 mi

How Does the Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel THIS CAR 71.9% 317 139,174 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Keeway Cityblade 125 E4 76.6% 381 6,906 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel?

The Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.9% across 317 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel owner drives around 4,291 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel reliable?
Based on 317 MOT tests, the Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel has a 71.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel do per year?
The typical Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel does around 4,291 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Ranger 4X4 Turbo Diesel?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.