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AD57 WCT

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 148,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 148,077 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 145,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 145,279 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 145,235 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 142,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,310 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,335 miles

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

Front radiator mount panel holed and corroded

Nearside Front Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 130,333 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front radiator mount panel holed and corroded

Nearside Front Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 125,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,306 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,063 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corroded underside of vehicle

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corroded underside of vehicle

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,840 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front tyres worn on outside edges

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,391 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

diff lock stuck in

Fail 1 Sep 2014 77,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

diff lock stuck in

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,295 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 WCT is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc 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 AD57 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

AD57 WCT is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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