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AD57 WDU

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,109 mi
Last recorded195,109 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WDU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 195,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 195,095 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 186,913 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper slight damage

Front nearside/offside steering idlers slight play

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

Rear tail pipe fouling tow bar

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 186,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside/offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper slight damage

Front nearside/offside steering idlers slight play

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

Rear tail pipe fouling tow bar

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 176,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 176,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 167,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 159,339 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 159,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 153,417 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 153,386 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,372 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 133,405 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,356 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,354 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,052 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 48,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,217 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 WDU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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