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BG08 FCD

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

220,848 mi
Last recorded220,848 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FCD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 220,848 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 188,675 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2022 185,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 177,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 167,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 159,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 159,533 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 152,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,758 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 146,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 132,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,031 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,031 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 86,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,920 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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BG08 FCD is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG08 FCD, 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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BG08 FCD is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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