Ford Ranger Raptor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

The Ford Ranger Raptor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 219 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Ford Ranger Raptor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto are suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2 recorded failures), macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2), and steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Ford Ranger Raptor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto owner drives around 9,802 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.