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AD57 WDG

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,938 mi
Last recorded141,938 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,938 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 141,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,055 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 131,055 miles

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,823 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 118,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,425 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 106,423 miles

Brake performance not tested Service and handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,069 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,499 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,795 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 WDG is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WDG, 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 AD57 WDG registered?

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

Is AD57 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 WDG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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