Ford Ranger: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 4.2% of Ford Ranger MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2006 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,374 | 12.6% |
| 2002 | 5,863 | 14.8% |
| 2003 | 8,259 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 14,480 | 15.2% |
| 2005 | 15,854 | 14.7% |
| 2006 | 19,240 | 15.3% |
| 2007 | 21,899 | 12.0% |
| 2008 | 15,393 | 10.1% |
| 2009 | 16,779 | 9.5% |
| 2010 | 10,127 | 8.4% |
| 2011 | 10,690 | 7.5% |
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.