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AC08 XYE

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,613 mi
Last recorded136,613 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XYE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 131,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.7 (Actual 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat Belt Buckle Stiff In Operation

Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to split

Fail 9 Oct 2024 127,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 3 pipes from rear axle limiter vale (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 110,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,867 miles

engine oil level close to minimum

Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level close to minimum

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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AC08 XYE is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AC08 XYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 XYE registered?

AC08 XYE is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AC08 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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