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AD57 WCN

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,027 mi
Last recorded163,027 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WCN
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 163,027 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 162,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 157,018 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 157,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 149,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 149,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 138,224 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 138,224 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 126,071 miles

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

Offside Fog light slightly discoloured, but still steady red light at the time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL to the load sensing valve. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 126,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Fog light slightly discoloured, but still steady red light at the time of test.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL to the load sensing valve. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Meets criteria at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL to load sensing valve, meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 112,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Meets criteria at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL to load sensing valve, meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear side step corner cover missing not jagged

nearside steering idler slight freeplay

offside and nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slight freeplay

offside inner tie rod end slight freeplay

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,254 miles

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

offside front inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,881 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,501 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 84,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No.plate bulbs very dim

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,817 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jan 2012 32,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,585 miles

Nearside 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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AD57 WCN is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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