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BG09 MSU

2009 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,255 mi
Last recorded156,255 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ranger86,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 MSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 156,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear undercarriage covered in underseal

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear rear lamp cracked allowing moisture to enter

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 153,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 148,150 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 148,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body/ suspension component corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2021 141,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body/ suspension component corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some under body/chassis corrosion

steering wheel worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some under body/chassis corrosion

steering wheel worn

Pass 2 May 2019 123,066 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure has general light surface corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 123,064 miles

All position lamps not working both front sidelamps (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested because of broken tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure has general light surface corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,001 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion generally (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 113,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion generally (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 103,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes around fuel tank and close to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 103,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes around fuel tank and close to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,526 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,460 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,460 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,691 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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BG09 MSU is a 2009 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 86,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG09 MSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG09 MSU is a 2009 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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