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490 FLX

2009 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,555 mi
Last recorded213,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ranger86,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 FLX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 213,555 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 207,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 201,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 195,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 188,221 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside sill corroded, not seriously affecting overall security

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 188,221 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside sill corroded, not seriously affecting overall security

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 180,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 170,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 155,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,487 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,051 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 95,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 73,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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490 FLX is a 2009 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 490 FLX, 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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What year was 490 FLX registered?

490 FLX is a 2009 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is 490 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 490 FLX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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