Ford Ranger: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 10.7% of Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,374 | 19.1% |
| 2002 | 5,863 | 18.1% |
| 2003 | 8,259 | 20.6% |
| 2004 | 14,480 | 21.3% |
| 2005 | 15,854 | 20.9% |
| 2006 | 19,240 | 20.5% |
| 2007 | 21,899 | 20.6% |
| 2008 | 15,393 | 20.1% |
| 2009 | 16,779 | 20.2% |
| 2010 | 10,127 | 19.3% |
| 2011 | 10,690 | 18.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.