2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Ford Ranger MOT pass rate and common faults

2,322 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,322 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  10. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.9%
  2. Brakes24.1%
  3. Body & chassis20.1%
  4. Suspension16.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.1%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Ford Ranger?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2009 Ford Ranger cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,322 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ford Ranger?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Ford Ranger reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).