2009 Ford Ranger · 8,912 MOT tests
2009 Ford Ranger reliability
2009 Ford Rangers fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Ranger years (8,912 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Rangers: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 119,305
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,912
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (95% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Ranger
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.1%
- Brakes14.4%
- Body, chassis and structure12.5%
- Suspension11.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Steering4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 3.3%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.87%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.75%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.74%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.53%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.42%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.57%) · Steering wheel slight free play (5.59%)
Other years
Every Ford Ranger year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Ranger reliable?
2009 Ford Rangers fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Ranger years (8,912 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Ranger MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.89% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.11% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Ranger have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Ford Ranger shows 119,305 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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