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BG08 FND

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,552 mi
Last recorded158,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FND
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 158,552 miles

Nearside stop light tapped on

Offside front position lamp tapped on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 157,535 miles

Nearside screen washer not working

Offside front position lamp tapped on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 155,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 155,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 152,748 miles

Central Fuel pipe corrosion

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 148,770 miles

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,247 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front to Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 147,247 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front to Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod ball joint from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,267 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 128,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,664 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,760 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,247 miles

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

noise from rear axle when rear wheels are rotated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,629 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 FND is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver 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 BG08 FND, 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 BG08 FND registered?

BG08 FND is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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