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BG08 LYH

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,164 mi
Last recorded199,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 199,164 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 199,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 179,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 179,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 176,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 175,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 173,112 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 169,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 169,625 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment insecure mount bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 164,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 156,574 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 156,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 152,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 149,861 miles

Possible noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 149,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Possible noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 145,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 137,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 116,248 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 116,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,301 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside 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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BG08 LYH is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

BG08 LYH is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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