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54 GKA

2008 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,239 mi
Last recorded110,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 GKA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 110,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded (engine bay)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 105,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,600 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 102,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 97,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

wipers smear

Fail 11 Jun 2020 89,384 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rearward u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering

wipers smear

Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,017 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 62,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 57,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L present on dash

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

inner arch trims insecure o/s

n/s/f lower shock absorber bolt incorrectly fitted but mounting secure

wheel arch trims missing o/s/f & o/s/r

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,144 miles

both rear shock absorbers wet

offside wheel bearing worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

water in nearside front headlight

Pass 16 Oct 2011 44,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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54 GKA is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 54 GKA, 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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54 GKA is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 October 2008.

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