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AD57 VYW

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,524 mi
Last recorded174,524 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 174,524 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Inner Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 174,517 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess Smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both Headlamps Hazed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Inner Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 167,085 miles

Chassis Corroded

Front Bumper Mounts Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 167,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 161,247 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2022 161,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

age related corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 155,412 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 155,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 140,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 140,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,369 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 122,365 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 104,247 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,720 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 91,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all b pies to compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to t piece from front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,995 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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AD57 VYW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD57 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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