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FORD RANGER2009 · 2.5L DIESEL

TM04 ALV

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2009 FORD RANGER — DIESEL, 2500cc. This vehicle has 106,773 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 18/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
2500cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 20 August 2025 at 106,773 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the previous owner successfully addressed any emerging issues. While the vehicle failed a test on 19 August 2024 at 99,990 miles, the immediate pass the following day suggests a minor defect was rectified quickly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,281 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 87,866 miles and August 2025 at 106,773 miles, the Ranger covered 18,907 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage. This low-mile profile generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to age-related degradation of rubber seals and fluid components compared to higher-mileage utility vehicles. Given the lack of recorded defects or advisories over the last three years, a buyer should still focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis. Pickup trucks of this era are prone to corrosion on the frame rails and suspension mounting points which MOT testers may not always flag until they become significant. Inspect the suspension bushes and control arm joints for signs of cracking, as the low mileage does not prevent rubber components from drying out over nearly two decades.

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75
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:14 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 20 August 2025 at 106,773 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the previous owner successfully addressed any emerging issues. While the vehicle failed a test on 19 August 2024 at 99,990 miles, the immediate pass the following day suggests a minor defect was rectified quickly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,281 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 87,866 miles and August 2025 at 106,773 miles, the Ranger covered 18,907 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage. This low-mile profile generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to age-related degradation of rubber seals and fluid components compared to higher-mileage utility vehicles. Given the lack of recorded defects or advisories over the last three years, a buyer should still focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis. Pickup trucks of this era are prone to corrosion on the frame rails and suspension mounting points which MOT testers may not always flag until they become significant. Inspect the suspension bushes and control arm joints for signs of cracking, as the low mileage does not prevent rubber components from drying out over nearly two decades.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2009, this Ford Ranger with plate TM04 ALV has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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