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865 PRL

2009 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,066 mi
Last recorded189,066 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ranger86,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration865 PRL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 189,066 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 187,128 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 187,128 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 184,049 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 179,574 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 179,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 172,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 165,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 162,511 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 162,511 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 145,038 miles

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

chassis corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 145,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,081 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 117,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,896 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s and o/s front plastic wheel arches damaged and front lower plastic valance insecure [bolt missing.]

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

large screw in n/s front tyre tread!!

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,485 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

nearside front wheel arch loose

offside door mirror cover missing

offside rear light lense broken

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,484 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt fraying

nearside front wheel arch loose

offside door mirror cover missing

offside rear light lense broken

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

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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865 PRL is a 2009 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 865 PRL, 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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865 PRL is a 2009 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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