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Ford Ranger limited vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford Ranger limited
76%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Ranger limited (76%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford Ranger limited Ford Transit
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 6% 2% ✓
Average mileage 106,832 mi 138,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,477,963

Most common faults

Ford Ranger limited

  1. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to Zone B not obstructing drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight weep of oil from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ford Transit

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Ranger limited (76%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Ranger limited report Full Ford Transit report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.