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BJ08 HYK

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,883 mi
Last recorded133,883 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HYK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 133,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,980 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake limiter pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop,rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 126,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,222 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 120,210 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake limiter to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively side to side play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 108,806 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box area (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around brake limiter area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 98,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes around limiter area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link/steering box area (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,913 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,690 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,228 miles

registration plate bulbs dim

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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BJ08 HYK is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ08 HYK, 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 BJ08 HYK registered?

BJ08 HYK is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 HYK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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