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AD57 VXJ

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,345 mi
Last recorded141,345 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VXJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 141,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 May 2024 141,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,451 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 140,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 19 Dec 2020 128,278 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 119,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 110,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & both fronts to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sections to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,698 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,146 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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AD57 VXJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD57 VXJ, 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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What year was AD57 VXJ registered?

AD57 VXJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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