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AG57 FSU

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 FSU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

covers and trays

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both exterior mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2025 103,590 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at distribution box (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both exterior mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 16 May 2024 102,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all steering ball joint have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement all (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess support spring damaged but supported (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in all steering ball joints

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,691 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Mar 2023 99,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing uneven

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,108 miles

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing uneven

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,982 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intercooler (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,348 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,362 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.59 reading 0.93. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,206 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,377 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,043 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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AG57 FSU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AG57 FSU, 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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AG57 FSU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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