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A511 BBS

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,285 mi
Last recorded183,285 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 BBS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 183,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,905 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 164,328 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 152,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 142,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 123,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 110,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 95,894 miles

Both front wipers slightly smear window screen

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,748 miles

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

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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A511 BBS is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A511 BBS, 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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A511 BBS is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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