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AE58 AXV

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,244 mi
Last recorded161,244 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AXV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 161,244 miles

front inner wings corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

play in steering system

rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,183 miles

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

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

front inner wings corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 156,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 154,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 151,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 147,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 142,658 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 142,658 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,307 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 136,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,949 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 121,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,659 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,048 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,532 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,380 miles

rear tyres has slight inner edge wear

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,587 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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AE58 AXV is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 AE58 AXV, 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 AE58 AXV registered?

AE58 AXV is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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