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BF08 SNJ

2008 Ford Ranger

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SNJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 61,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,204 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,984 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,984 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 45,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,576 miles

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

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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BF08 SNJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 SNJ, 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 BF08 SNJ registered?

BF08 SNJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BF08 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 SNJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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