Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD car check
Is the Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD reliable? We analysed 586 real MOT tests across 153 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD.
Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2500cc
- Power
- 143 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- LCV
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 37.2 mpg
- Urban
- 30.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 42.8 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2367
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- 3
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260 (£140 if Euro-4)
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143 (£77 if Euro-4)
- Insurance group
- 11 of 50
Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD THIS CAR | 73.0% | 586 | 128,953 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 |
| Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI | 90.9% | 374 | 33,902 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WDShould you buy a used Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD?
The Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% across 586 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Ranger Thunder D/c 4WD owner drives around 6,729 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.