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8511 PJ

2008 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8511 PJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,192 miles

(offside and nearside rear leaf springs are starting to corrode)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,927 miles

(offside and nearside rear leaf springs are corroded slightly)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,707 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 89,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 89,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (rear) (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 84,771 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,690 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,014 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,960 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,666 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tow bar wiring insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,371 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,371 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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8511 PJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc 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 8511 PJ, 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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8511 PJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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