MOT reliability
Ford Ram
2 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Ram vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Ford Ram has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 232,511 miles.
2
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
6,375
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Ram problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Ram MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering6%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Visibility2%
Ford Ram pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford Ram MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Ram MOT tests:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (5 times)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Aftermarket front and rear number plates fitted (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) (2 times)
Ford Ram pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 26 | 81% | 284,584 |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 180,438 |
Ford Ram reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Ram vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Ram MOT issues are:
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b); Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f).
The typical Ford Ram in our data has covered around
232,511 miles.
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