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BF08 SSZ

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,645 mi
Last recorded173,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 173,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play 3 ball joints adjacent to track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Strengthening plate chassis to towbar as chalked (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthening plates added (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthening plates added (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 166,776 miles

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

Front Steering linkages have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 166,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Strengthening plate corroded through (6.1.6 (a))

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

Front Steering linkages have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Strengthening plate (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,152 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 157,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,364 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2021 145,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,760 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 135,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,932 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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BF08 SSZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF08 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

BF08 SSZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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