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AF08 SMO

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,387 mi
Last recorded172,387 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SMO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 172,387 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2022 167,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive between gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 167,156 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2021 161,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 150,115 miles

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

Underside corroding in places

Fail 1 Jun 2020 150,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 140,625 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,819 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 132,819 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 132,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes near load valve sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has metal-screw in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,287 miles

rear brakes have imbalance

trailer socket not working on left indicator and rear fog

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 69,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,138 miles

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.

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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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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