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A4 DCM

2009 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ranger86,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DCM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 94,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe from rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,329 miles

Headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,329 miles

Headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,929 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,968 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,967 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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A4 DCM is a 2009 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc 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 A4 DCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 DCM registered?

A4 DCM is a 2009 Ford Ranger, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is A4 DCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 DCM 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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