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1529 MU

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1529 MU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,350 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 58,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,018 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 54,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,924 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 46,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 30,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 28,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,761 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 22,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,699 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,567 miles

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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1529 MU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 90,186 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 1529 MU, 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 18 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1529 MU registered?

1529 MU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is 1529 MU safe to buy?

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