2009 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · SY09 OXV

The 2009 Ford Ranger remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2022-01-05, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The vehicle failed in late 2021 due to multiple brake pipe corrosion issues, insecure anti-roll bar linkage, and structural corrosion — all of which were not resolved before the subsequent pass. While the 2022 test showed only minor corrosion and mounting defects, the recurrence of brake system failures and structural concerns indicates a pattern of deferred or incomplete repairs, not a resolved or improving condition. Mileage progression shows a low annual average of roughly 5,349 miles over 17 years, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 85,639 miles in December 2020 to 90,928 miles in January 2022 suggests about 5,289 miles were covered in just 13 months — a modest but not alarming rate. The gap between 2019 and 2020 is clean, with no MOT entries recorded between December 2019 and December 2020, which may indicate the vehicle was off the road or not tested during that period. The data is sparse in the immediate years before 2020, but the 2020–2022 period reveals a clear escalation in mechanical issues. A buyer must inspect the entire brake system, especially the offside front and rear brake pipes, which have shown repeated corrosion and leakage. The anti-roll bar linkage, which failed in 2021, should be checked for wear or fracture. Structural corrosion near mounting points, noted in both 2021 and 2022, requires close visual and tactile examination for any thinning or pitting, particularly around the chassis rails. The front exhaust mounting defect, also flagged in both 2021 and 2022, suggests a persistent fix that may not have been properly addressed. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and wheel bearings should be assessed for wear, as low mileage doesn’t eliminate the risk of age-related fatigue in these components. The vehicle’s history reveals a pattern of mechanical neglect rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed in 2022, the underlying issues — particularly brake system integrity and structural corrosion — were not fully resolved. A buyer should treat this as a project vehicle requiring immediate inspection of all brake lines, suspension joints, and chassis corrosion points. The low mileage is misleading without context; it may reflect infrequent use, but not necessarily sound mechanical condition. Proceed with caution and budget for significant repairs if the vehicle is to be driven regularly.