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2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4600 RU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated,n/s on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion/corroded in places(sills etc) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms/components etc showing corrosion/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 98,599 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel burst brake pipe (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexi burst (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated,n/s on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion/corroded in places(sills etc) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower arms/components etc showing corrosion/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

alternator belt etc belts loose

exhaust showing deterioration

underside corroded in places

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,298 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

underside showing corrosion in places

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

alternator belt loose

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

alternator belts slightly loose

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,400 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

alternator belts slightly loose

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,290 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion showing in places

tow bar missing+wiring

Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,253 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion showing in places

tow bar missing+wiring

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,305 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

no tow ball or elec plug pitted

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,446 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,857 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perished on outer walls

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 89,857 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and n/s/r tyres perished on outer walls

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,082 miles

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,834 miles

body has slight corrosion

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has split in inner sidewall

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,392 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,878 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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4600 RU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 4600 RU, 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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4600 RU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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