MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroding in places
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside corroding in places
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel above both front subframe mounts in front of engine (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
E.M.L on
E.M.L on
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking axle (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Outer Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
brake pipes have been coated with wax oil possibilty covering corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes at load valve STRONG ADVISE (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate lamps getting dim, lenses dirty
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes near load valve sensor (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre has metal-screw in tread
rear brakes have imbalance
trailer socket not working on left indicator and rear fog
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
towbar electric socket securing device missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exaust cat removed
How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?
Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 SMO is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AF08 SMO, 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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AF08 SMO is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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