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BF08 XZR

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,035 mi
Last recorded129,035 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XZR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play relay arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play relay arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 129,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play relay arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play relay arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 106,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 106,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 87,651 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,304 miles

Floor corroded around offside front body mounting point

Front crossmember badly corroded nearside and offside

Fail 24 Feb 2020 70,304 miles

Floor corroded around offside front body mounting point

Front crossmember badly corroded nearside and offside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 54,317 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front drop arm slight play

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,317 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front drop arm slight play

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,574 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 48,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear loader valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,264 miles

both front tyre feathering on edges

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 XZR is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

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

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