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A5 MYU

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,793 mi
Last recorded118,793 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MYU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 118,793 miles

chassis corrosion various places

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,708 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,122 miles

front prop joint worn

Fail 13 Feb 2020 98,066 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front prop joint worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,230 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis tube corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded bolts (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis tube corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded bolts (6.6.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,930 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded bolts (6.6.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,262 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,262 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,732 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 MYU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 MYU, 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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A5 MYU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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