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AF08 SMV

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

280,636 mi
Last recorded280,636 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SMV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 280,636 miles

Nearside and offside lower sills corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2021 268,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 252,002 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 251,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear pipes to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from load sensing valve. excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively All 3 rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside lower inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 237,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 226,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 226,965 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 215,686 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 215,686 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 212,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components time of test

Nearside Front damaged body work

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 195,476 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 195,476 miles

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

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 177,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 177,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 156,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,326 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 131,326 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 SMV is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF08 SMV, 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 AF08 SMV registered?

AF08 SMV is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AF08 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 SMV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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